Re: [Paddlewise] correct radio procedure

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 03:06:16 -0400
On 19 Apr 2005 at 20:49, Keith Wrage wrote:

> urgency situation, all stations fitted with the MF radiotelephone
> international distress and calling frequency of 2 182 kHz must
> maintain listening watch and radio silence during the silence periods.
[...]
> Radio silence periods are not required to be maintained on the VHF
> (Very High Frequency) International Distress and Calling Frequency of
> 156.8 MHz (Channel 16).
> 
> The last line indicates CH 16 is NOT included in radio silence, right?

Right.  These are two different systems and have two different 
protocols.  The former is a long-range service (in roughly the same 
frequency range as some ham radio bands) that is used in 
international waters.  The latter operates over shorter distances in 
territorial waters.  Unless you're in the same league as Lindemann or 
other ocean crossers, you're not going to use the MF radio.

Mike
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