VHF Radio

Notes from Ops Notes 2012

Radio Call Sign:           

MTDT5 (MIKE. TANGO. DELTA. TANGO FIVE.)

Ofcom (Radio Licence) Number 217932

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Fixed VHF Radio

The fixed vhf was installed in March 2001 and is our prime means of communication. There is a comprehensive instruction book in the RADIO FOLDER It is a worthwhile read.

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Please note that the radio has a ‘smart’ microphone handset, which will change frequencies for you -amongst other things. Be aware that the small button marked ‘HIGH/LOW’ changes the power of the transmission output from 1 watt to 25 watts and back. This is to provide a low output for close in work such as in the marina, and a high power setting when on the open water. The set defaults to HIGH power output when first turned on.

 

The handbook carries a warning that the engine should be running when the set is operated. This is because the radio uses 6 amps when transmitting, and in boats with small battery capacities there would be a risk of running battery power down below the level at which an engine start could be assured.  This would not be a problem for us normally, but this high power consumption is worth bearing in mind if the engine cannot/will not run, and you need to make extended transmissions. In receive mode the set only uses 1.2 amps.

This entry Revised March 2001.                 

Manual  On Board        

 

VHF Aerial and Wind Direction Indicator renewed May/June 2005. Supplied by Sailspar. Indicator lost again in winter of 2006 and not replaced. Spare VHF aerial bracket on board.

 

Handheld VHF Radio purchased Apr 2010.

Purchased March 98. Serial No 05614.. Charger in Saloon Cupboard. Do not press transmit button when the aerial is not installed.

Manual on Board in the RADIO FILE

Entry revised March 2001