2.1 Calling
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2.1 Calling

 When calling a coast station or another ship, say the name of that coast station once (twice if considered necessary in heavy radio traffic conditions) followed by the phrase THIS IS and the ship's name twice, indicating the channel in use.

  • Example:

    "Port City, this is Seastar, Seastar, on Channel 14."

Parent topic: 2 VHF Communication Procedures
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