This book covers every type of radio call - from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC - by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message.

This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated to stand up to frequent use and serves as a first-class aide-memoire that will fit into your jacket pocket.

The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with all the functions on their equipment. Straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS.

This brand new book incorporates all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate, which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio, and forms part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more, along with a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex.

The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference, and set to become the standard work on the subject.