#1417221 - 05/23/1201:13 AM
Proper use of Marine Radio
Keyman
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Registered: 06/10/02
Posts: 401
Loc: Massachusetts
I usually launch my 20 foot center console out of Niantic and I was wondering, what is the correct use of my VHF radio when it comes to going through the bridges?
I did a quick google but just turned up communications regarding other situations like emergencies and urgent situations, but nothing regarding the protocol for approaching and going through bridges.
For example am I required to call the bridge or just broadcast a general message that I am approching the bridge and the direction I am traveling?
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#1417279 - 05/23/1210:55 AM
Re: Proper use of Marine Radio
[Re: Keyman]
Ragtopman
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Registered: 08/22/04
Posts: 1037
Loc: Wallingford, Moultonborough NH
I never say anything when I go under a bridge. I think you only contact them if you need the bridge raised.
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1st may sure you know the rules of the road. What I mean is that the vessel running with the tide should have the right of way, as they will have the least amount of steerage.
Also it doesn't hurt to be curteous and allow a bigger boat to go first as transiting the Niantic Railroad Bridge can be an adventure on a busy day.
Next, you should aways listen to channel 13 while transiting.
Lastly, as you proceed issue a Secrutiy Call like this
"SECURITY, SECUTITY THIS IS THE VESSEL XXXXXXX INBOUND (or outbound) THE NIANTIC RAILROAD BRIDGE. THE VESSEL XXXXXX IS STANDING BY ON CHANNELS 13 AND 16 FOR ALL CONCERNED TRAFFIC."
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