GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) and VHF (Very High Frequency) radiotelephone are integral components of the worldwide marine radio communications system. Nearly six million U.S. and Canadian recreational sail- and powerboats carry VHF radios. Endorsed by the U.S. Coast Guard and written by a navigation VHF-DSC radio trainer, this userfriendly guide gets boaters quickly up to speed on both analog and digital VHF radiotelephone usage. Its straightforward, nontechnical coverage, "Geek-speak" boxed definitions, quick reference chart, and more make it easy for readers to quickly master and get the most out of their radios.

A Boater's Guide to VHF and GMDSS

Engineering & Transportation

Fletcher, Sue

Transportation

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Purdue Univ., Hammond IN. Text discusses effective communication skills, cultural and age-specific considerations, and presents mental health care in the consistent framework of the nursing process. Revised edition contains technology package, the latest information on crisis intervention, and family health care. Previous edition: c1999. DNLM: Mental Disorders--nursing.

Mental Health Nursing

Medical Books

Fontaine, Karen Lee

Nursing

Pearson

The Reeds VHF/DSC Handbook is a user friendly guide that gets marine VHF radio users quickly up to speed in using both the analog and digital functions on the radio. Sue Fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure craft VHF/DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS. Since it was first published it has become the standard work on the subject. It provides all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate (SRC) - Compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC Radio - Radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more and a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and NAVTEX. The rescue authorities and commercial maritime world now rely almost entirely on DSC for initial contact, so if you need help and want to be heard, a marine VHF DSC Radio is essential.

Reeds VHF/DSC Handbook

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

Adlard Coles

The Reed's VHF DSC Handbook is a user-friendly guide that gets marine VHF radio users quickly up to speed with both the analogue and digital functions on the radio. Sue Fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure craft VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS. Since it was first published it has become the standard work on the subject. Updated to take into account new developments and procedures it provides: 
<li>all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate (SRC) - which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio;</li>
<li>radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more; </li>
<li>a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex; </li>
<li>an invaluable onboard reference. The rescue authorities and commercial maritime world now rely almost entirely on DSC for initial contact, so if you need help and want to be heard, a marine VHF DSC radio is essential. 
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Reeds

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