{"product_id":"handy-vhf-reference","title":"Handy VHF Reference","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaterproof VHF Radio Reference Card for All Boaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handy VHF Reference is a waterproof, six-panel tri-fold card designed to be used right at the radio. It walks you through every reason you'd pick up the mic, from a Mayday call to hailing a bridge, step by step, so even if you've never used a marine radio, you'll know which channel to use and exactly what to say. No memorizing, and no digging through a manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step Mayday and Pan-Pan calls, so anyone aboard can call for help, even with no radio experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to send a one-button digital distress call, and what your radio needs for it to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich channel to use for hailing, bridges and locks, large ships, and routine conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make a basic call and move to a working channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to call a boat when you don't know its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh or low power: the typical range of each, on a handheld and a base radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso covers NOAA weather radio, radio checks, squelch, Sécurité calls, and the spelling alphabet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof synthetic paper, 11\" x 17\" open, folding to 11\" x 5.7\" to keep by the radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of boaters, new and experienced, freeze at the mic: wrong channel, wrong procedure, wrong words. This card puts the answers in one place, in large print, organized for a quick glance mid-call. And in an emergency, it means the person at the radio doesn't have to be the one who knows how. Anyone aboard can follow the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency calls:\u003c\/strong\u003e when to use Mayday and when to use Pan-Pan, the exact words to say, what to report, and what to do if you hear someone else's emergency call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated emergency calls:\u003c\/strong\u003e how to send a digital Mayday with your boat name and location, and why your MMSI number and a GPS connection are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e what each common channel is for, including the Coast Guard channel and the commercial-only channels to stay off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a basic call:\u003c\/strong\u003e hailing, moving to a working channel, and best practices for clear, brief calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalling a boat you don't know:\u003c\/strong\u003e how to describe it and give its position relative to you, with a diagram of bow, beam, and quarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-lo power:\u003c\/strong\u003e a table of which power to use for bridges, marinas, nearby boats, cruiser nets, and emergencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety calls:\u003c\/strong\u003e how to make a Sécurité call to warn others of a hazard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather radio, radio checks, and squelch:\u003c\/strong\u003e how to find your NOAA forecast zone, what to check if no one answers, and how to cut static without missing weak calls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpelling alphabet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha through Zulu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Use at the Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 11\" x 17\" unfolded, there's no tiny print to squint at mid-call. Folded to 11\" x 5.7\", it tucks in next to the radio, lies flat in a chart table drawer, or can be held in one hand while you hold the mic in the other. Bright colors and bold section headings make it fast to find the right panel under pressure. The synthetic paper is waterproof and stands up to rain, spray, fuel, oil, and sunscreen, with a matte finish that cuts glare and resists tearing and crumpling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and printed in the USA on American-made recyclable synthetic paper, using soy-based inks, at a facility that runs entirely on wind power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e six-panel tri-fold card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" x 5.7\" folded; 11\" x 17\" open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e waterproof, tear-resistant recyclable synthetic paper with a matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"The Boat Galley Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67990647996649,"sku":"TBG-VHF-2021","price":14.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4002\/2249\/files\/VHF_main_image.png?v=1794503343","url":"https:\/\/nextgear-2013.myshopify.com\/products\/handy-vhf-reference","provider":"Next Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}