1.3 Discipline
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1.3 Discipline

 VHF equipment should be used correctly and in accordance with the Radio Regulations. The following in particular should be avoided:

  • .1 calling on channel 16 for purposes other than distress, urgency and very brief safety communications when another channel is available;

  • .2 communications not related to safety and navigation on port operation channels;

  • .3 non-essential transmissions, e.g. needless and superfluous signals and correspondence;

  • .4 transmitting without correct identification;

  • .5 occupation of one particular channel under poor conditions; and

  • .6 use of offensive language.

Parent topic: 1 VHF Communication Technique
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