Nice guide. You should add a mention of high power and low power.
There's nothing more annoying than being stomped on by someone calling
his local water taxi in a harbor 30 miles away. Also, you should
mention the pros and cons of using a cell phone.

Capt. JG wrote:
Not sure how plain you want it. I've created one... feel free to find
factual errors, suggest changes, etc.

http://www.sailnow.com/sail/vhf2.html

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"Scout"
wrote in message . ..
Anyone know of a plain language guide to using the VHF. My
background is CB only. I'm sure there are rules and etiquette to be
observed and I don't want to find out that I've put someone else or
myself in jeopardy by being ignorant. I plan to take a few courses
in navigation and so forth, but nothing in my life ever seems to go
in the traditional sequence.
As always, TIA,
Scout

Thanks! Forgot all about that... We switch to low power during radio checks
while at the dock.

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"Jeff" wrote in message
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Nice guide. You should add a mention of high power and low power. There's
nothing more annoying than being stomped on by someone calling his local
water taxi in a harbor 30 miles away. Also, you should mention the pros
and cons of using a cell phone.

Capt. JG wrote:
Not sure how plain you want it. I've created one... feel free to find
factual errors, suggest changes, etc.
http://www.sailnow.com/sail/vhf2.html

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com http://www.sailnow.com
"Scout"
wrote in message . ..
Anyone know of a plain language guide to using the VHF. My
background is CB only. I'm sure there are rules and etiquette to be
observed and I don't want to find out that I've put someone else or
myself in jeopardy by being ignorant. I plan to take a few courses
in navigation and so forth, but nothing in my life ever seems to go
in the traditional sequence.
As always, TIA,
Scout