{"product_id":"9781472902665","title":"Reeds VHF\/DSC Handbook","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Reed's VHF DSC Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis a user-friendly guide\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ethat\u003cbr\u003egets marine VHF radio users quickly up to speed with both the\u003cbr\u003eanalogue and digital functions on the radio. Sue Fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips\u003cbr\u003edescribe the leisure craft VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place\u003cbr\u003ewithin GMDSS. Since it was first published it has become the standard\u003cbr\u003ework on the subject. Updated to take into account new developments and procedures it provides: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eall the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate\u003cbr\u003e(SRC) - which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio;radio procedure,\u003cbr\u003echannel allocation, VHF radio theory and more; \u003cbr\u003ea full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex; \u003cbr\u003ean invaluable onboard reference. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rescue authorities and commercial maritime world now rely almost\u003cbr\u003eentirely on DSC for initial contact, so if you need help and want to be\u003cbr\u003eheard, a marine VHF DSC radio is essential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you are looking for just one book to explain all marine\u003cbr\u003eVHF operating code and procedure, you need look no further... Packed with\u003cbr\u003ehints, tips and sound advice, it explains, in the clearest possible\u003cbr\u003eway, all one could wish to know about VHF, present and future.' \u003ci\u003eYachting Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125031780592,"sku":"9781472902665","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472902665_p0.jpg?v=1763599261","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472902665","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}