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Talisker · 06-06-2009, 01:45

I was taught that when there are more than one radio is in use in or around the vessel the following identifications are used "ship's name + CONTROL" for the main or bridge radio and "ship's name + ALPHA, BRAVO etc" for the each of the handhelds.

This is common practice for crew use while docking or passing through locks. My guess it would not be legal outside the vicinity of the vessel e.g. on a shopping trip.

Thirdly, I don't think anyone would lock you up for taking a handheld with you into a liferaft after abandoning ship. At this point of time the only people you will be in contact with, will be your rescuers. "Shjp's name + LIFERAFT" may be appropriate!

PS I operate my radio in the Baltic near the Kiel canal not the Caribbean or US where apparently "anything goes".

06-06-2009, 01:45	#8
Talisker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Boat: Feeling 346 "Esprit" Posts: 24	I was taught that when there are more than one radio is in use in or around the vessel the following identifications are used "ship's name + CONTROL" for the main or bridge radio and "ship's name + ALPHA, BRAVO etc" for the each of the handhelds. This is common practice for crew use while docking or passing through locks. My guess it would not be legal outside the vicinity of the vessel e.g. on a shopping trip. Thirdly, I don't think anyone would lock you up for taking a handheld with you into a liferaft after abandoning ship. At this point of time the only people you will be in contact with, will be your rescuers. "Shjp's name + LIFERAFT" may be appropriate! PS I operate my radio in the Baltic near the Kiel canal not the Caribbean or US where apparently "anything goes". __________________ If your boat is sinking due to osmosis, you have plenty of time to put out a distress call!