Outinthedinghy
Well-known member
I have ch14 on 24/7 on the London boat. When the is a PanPan it is usually VTS who announce it.
I suspect the protocol is call VTS Landline using your mobile and let them put the message out on 14 with their extra powerful transmitting equipment.
Seems more reliable given there are various signal deadspots for an ordinary VHF set.
If it is an emergency then maybe 999 is best.
I suspect the protocol is call VTS Landline using your mobile and let them put the message out on 14 with their extra powerful transmitting equipment.
Seems more reliable given there are various signal deadspots for an ordinary VHF set.
If it is an emergency then maybe 999 is best.