RADIO INSTRUCTIONS
Knowing Your VHF Radio
Your VHF radio is one of the most important tools aboard your boat. Here are some simple tips to ensure that it is operating at its best when it comes time to use it. For starters, make sure that your volume is set loud enough to be heard while underway. Wind and engine noise can dramatically impair your ability to hear your radio, and if you only test your radio while your boat is stationary, it’s something that’s surprisingly easy to miss. Next, you should make sure that your radio’s squelch is adjusted properly. To do this, turn the respective knob until you hear static, then dial it back just until the static stops. Lastly, make sure your antenna is elevated and unobstructed. It’s the simplest tip on this list, but it has one of the greatest impacts on your transmissions.
The Script
If you’re not sure of what to say over the radio to get a slip assignment, we’ve created a helpful script that you can follow. This way, you’ll know what to expect and how to respond. Start by hailing Larsen Marine on Channel 16.
Incoming Vessel
Larsen Marine, Larsen Marine, Larsen Marine, this is [Boat Name].
Larsen Marine
This is Larsen Marine, please switch to Channel 9. Copy?
Incoming Vessel
Copy that, switching to Channel 9.
Larsen Marine
Vessel hailing Larsen Marine, go ahead.
Incoming Vessel
This is vessel [Boat Name]. Requesting a slip assignment.
Larsen Marine
Please state the length, type, and ETA of your vessel.
Incoming Vessel
We are a [Length in Feet] [Powerboat or Sailboat], and we are [Minutes] away from your harbor.
Larsen Marine
Thank you. Please stand by.
Incoming Vessel
Standing by.
Larsen Marine
Vessel hailing Larsen Marine, please go to [Slip Number], [Port or Starboard] side tie up. Copy?
Incoming Vessel
Copy that, heading to [Slip Number], [Port or Starboard] side tie up.
Larsen Marine
Larsen Marine switching back to Channel 16.
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Delivery Captains
These delivery captains are unaffiliated with Larsen Marine, and are listed in no particular order.
- Capt Paul Uhl: 312-215-2151
- Capt Matthew Udelson: 708-573-1938
- Capt Kevin Wright: 312-912-4434
- Capt Colby Millea: 262-744-1941
- Capt Matt Stanaszak: 414-232-0851
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