{"product_id":"marine-radio-for-recreational-boaters-scott-wilson-9780997776065","title":"Marine Radio For Recreational Boaters: How to Sound Like a Pro on Your Marine VHF Radio","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor most boaters, talking on the radio doesn't come easy. But the biggest challenges are not technical--instead, they are some of the most basic aspects of radio use: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to understand what you hear over the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to speak clearly and capably to other vessels and shore stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen and how to use your radio in an emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy VHF is used for marine radio and what the benefits and drawbacks are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a replacement for the manual that came with your radio... this is the manual \u003cem\u003efor\u003c\/em\u003e the manual that came with your radio!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's full of practical information and tips for communicating effectively over marine VHF and using other radios on board. The protocol, slang, and procedures being used every day out on the water are more important to the average boater than antenna theory and electromagnetic physics! This book delivers the information you are looking for in plain English, without a lot of jargon or technical knowledge required. If you're uncomfortable making a radio call or have trouble understanding what you are hearing on your VHF, \u003cem\u003eMarine Radio for Recreational Boaters\u003c\/em\u003e can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book will help you understand features and functions like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Selective Calling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat channels you should actually use and when\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical considerations in radio installation and troubleshooting for laypersons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether or not you need a radio license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany example radio conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow VHF fits together with other radio-driven systems onboard such as AIS, SSB, Ham, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you'll find appendices chock full of extra information like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn explanation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Selective Calling (DSC) and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic scripts to help you through common radio interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is as basic an introduction to marine VHF radio use as you will find available anywhere today, available in either paperback or as a downloadable ebook for browsing on the go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0997776064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780997776065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lubber's Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978627842303,"sku":"9780997776065","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c2632389-0025-4803-b23b-5d73bf081f25.jpg?v=1683242402","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marine-radio-for-recreational-boaters-scott-wilson-9780997776065","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}