The Boatowner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio
The new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
is revolutionizing emergency communications and international search and
rescue at sea. In recognition of this leap forward,
all new marine radios are now equipped with digital selective calling (DSC). The
Boatowner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio explains clearly and concisely
how this revolutionary maritime 911 equipment works and describes the enormous
advantages of digital VHF radio for ordinary communications with fellow boaters. The
book comes with an interactive CD-ROM that shows you how to send emergency
messages on a Class-D DSC equipped VHF radio, how to communicate with ships
you want to avoid or whose assistance you need, how to call specific boats
using digital selective calling, and how to set your digital receiver to "ring" so
you will be alerted to incoming calls.
USPS Guides are available to members and the public at various
marine supply stores, and also directly from United States Power Squadrons
Headquarters by calling 1-888-FOR-USPS between 8:00AM and 4:30PM ET Monday
through Friday, or on-line via the United States Power Squadrons Ship's Store.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. These
guides are also available to USPS members through their
Squadron Educational Officer.