Guildford Coastal Cruising Club

VHF Radio Checks

01 Aug 2018 10:24 | Anonymous member

Who should you call?


The Cruising Association confirms with Coastguard (MCA) that "Radio checks with HMCG should not be a first resort as it ties up the air wave and increases operator workload.”    Furthermore, “checks with other vessels or shore stations at 1W power and at a distance of around 8 miles provide a much better test of antenna and radio set performance” and that “radio checks should be carried out primarily with marinas and other shore stations or with other vessels. National Coastwatch Institute shore stations are usually well placed for such calls which should be made on Channel 65".
© GCCC                                                              Privacy Policy                                                       Site Map                                                                                                                                               




Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software