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Marine VHF Radio Simulator
To learn and practise calling and emergency procedures of the marine VHF radio and prepare your Short Range Certificate. Hands on practice with both the DSC functions and voice messages.
 
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Marine VHF radio simulator, SRC
VHF simulator
Marine VHF Radio Handbook
A comprehensive guide for all users of marine VHF radios now participating in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). A valuable onboard reference of protocols, calling and emergency procedures with fixed as well as handheld VHF sets. 
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Marine VHF Radio Handbook, Laszlo Mercz, László Mercz, Mercator Publishing, ITU, IMO, CEPT, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, GMDSS, search and rescue, SOLAS, ship, boat, yacht, MMSI, MRCC, coast guard, Digital Selective Calling, DSC, Short Range Certificte, SRC, radiocommunications, boater, cruising, front cover page
VHF Handbook
Textbooks in French for candidates undertaking examination for
Short Range Certificate (SRC) and
Long Range Certificate (LRC) in Switzerland. Read more ...

Simulateur de la VHF marine
Pour apprendre et s'entraîner en toute sécurité à communiquer avec la VHF marine : détresse, urgence, sécurité et routine.
Préparation à l'examen Cretificat restreint de radiotéléphoniste (CRR).

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Simulateur de la VHF marine, SRC, CRR
Simulateur VHF
La VHF marine et du SMDSM
La VHF est l'outil essentiel pour les communications en mer lors de navigation côtière, de la sécurité et de navigation. Il propose de nombreux exemples des procédures d'appel et de déroulement de la communication par une VHF - ASN dans le Système mondial de détresse et de sécurité en mer (SMDSM). »  En savoir plus

Code Vagnon de la VHF marine, par Laszlo Mercz. 5e édition, 2010. Préparation au permis radio CRR. Appel sélectif numérique ASN, UIT, OMI, ANFR, CROSS. Communication em mer, plaisance, bateau, voilier, marine, maritime, sauvetage, sécurité, détresse.
Code Vagnon de la VHF et du SMDSM
Manuels de préparation à l’examen du Certificat restreint d’operateur pour la navigation de plaisance (SRC) et du Certificat général d’opérateur pour la navigation de plaisance (LRC) Suisse. Details ...

What's New
Icom launched their next generation of marine VHF models at the London Boatshow in January 2012. Read more ...

New numbering schemes are defined by the ITU for handheld VHF radios and for other maritime devices for special purposes. Read more  ...
DSC distress alerts do not contain position information or a registered identity, considerably hampering search and rescue efforts. Read more ...

U.S. Coast Guard should announce plans to declare Sea area A1, where ships are within range of at least one VHF–DSC coast station  Read more ...
The ITU is working on a revised standard of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for VHF and SSB marine radios Read more ...
ACMA proposes new approach for recreational boaters operating VHF marine radios. Read more ...
The FCC reminds mariners, manufacturers, and retailers that fixed mounted marine VHF radios with DSC equipment built to RTCM Standard SC-101 may no longer be manufactured, imported, sold or installed in the US. Read more …
The Marine VHF Radio Handbook is now available. It is intended to cover the fundamental and advanced skills of marine VHF radio communications in a clear, readable and thorough manner. Read more ...
Mariners are encouraged to invest in a VHF-FM radio as their primary means of distress alerting on the water by U.S. Coast Guard Read more ...
False Distress alert on channel 16.
Shetland Coastguard is asking parents to closely supervise their children near marine radios after a suspected hoax call launched an intensive air and sea search.
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New Sailor VHF radios for professionals
Satellite and radio communications specialist Thrane & Thrane has unveiled the latest generation of its highly regarded Sailor VHF series.
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VHF handheld radio with DSC. 
A new standard for handheld marine VHF radio, with DSC functions and built in GPS is being discussed at the ITU.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on boat owners and users to double check that they hold a certificate of proficiency to operate their VHF marine radio. Read more...
New emergency radio procedures are entered into force as of 1 January 2009.
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