Yarraone Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have just bought a hand held vhf marine radio and I am wondering which channels should I memorise to listen to, and or use.. The radio has 36 channels 1 - 28 and then 60-88? I have never used a marine radio with so many channels....and it has been a while...Please help The radio is a UNiden Alantis 260 VHF marine radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Didn't a fish raider channel get decided on a while back ?? I can't remember what it was though... I sure some one knows, would be good to have just to touch base with other raiders when out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman36 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hey mate, took this from the maritime website... VHF Channels and their use: Channel 16 – for distress and calling. Always change to another channel after calling Channel 67 – supplementary distress and calling channel. Also used for safety broadcasts. Channel 73 – mostly used for vessels talking to a Marine Rescue NSW shore station Channel 72 and 77 – for ship-to-ship working. Use this to pass messages between vessels. Channel 21, 22, 80, 81 & 82 – repeaters. Used for passing information about vessel movements and the safety of vessels and persons. Keep messages as brief as possible (no more than one minute in total) and DO NOT use these channels for chatter. Not all channels are available in a given area. Ask your local Marine Rescue NSW Unit for more information. and the most important one... Fishraider nominated VHF channel.... 17 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 [/size][/font][/color][/size][/color]and the most important one... Fishraider nominated VHF channel.... 17 Cheers That's it 17... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-as-trophy Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Get out your hand book. Thats what its for. it should be on the boat with you at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Get out your hand book. Thats what its for. it should be on the boat with you at all times. Indeed Sean, do you still have your handbook for your MROCP credential that we did back in 2009? If you can't find it here is a link to the online book, check out Appendix 3 MROCP handbook Anyone interested in another fishraider MROCP course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbink Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I got a waterproof handheld VHF recently. I clip it to my inflateable lifejacket when fishing alone. The store told me you don't need a licence to use one anymore. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 The Store person was incorrect, you need a licence Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I was also told it was no longer needed, by two shops... If it is I would be interested in a raider course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarraone Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 VHF radios you need a licence, However a "marine" 27MHZ radio you do not... This may be where the confusion is??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbink Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 VHF radios you need a licence, However a "marine" 27MHZ radio you do not... This may be where the confusion is??? I was definitely asking about VHF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testlab Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 For the moment a license is still required.... There was a review done by the ACMA and they recommended it be dropped but I don't know what stage it's at now. HTTP://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_312391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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