BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS 51 Procedures


Over the years, a number of procedures have evolved based on practical experience, which have proven effective. It should be a matter of pride that every user of Marine VHF know and use them. One sure way to establish effective communications is to know and use established international Procedure Words or PROWORDS. Unfortunately, these words have been overworked by the movie industry and often used incorrectly hence the many “over and out” phrases heard every day on the radio. It is either “over” or “out” -- not both. The operator should not be embarrassed to use them, provided they are used correctly. They are in everyday use on commercial ships, airlines, ham radio, and military communications stations worldwide. Every Marine VHF operator should know the basic ones as follows: ,


PROWORD OUT


OVER MEANING


This is the end of my transmission. No response is desired or required.


This is the end of my transmission and a response is desired. Go ahead and transmit. Note: Notice the major difference between “over” used during a message exchange and “out” used at the end of an exchange.


ROGER WILCO


FIGURES SAY AGAIN BREAK WAIT


AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE SILENCE


I have received and understand your last transmission.


Your last message has been received, understood, and will be complied with. Traditionally, only the person on board in command should use this.


Used to introduce numbers during a message.


Repeat. Can be used with “all after” if entire message does not need to be repeated.


To separate the text from other portions of the message, or one message from one immediately following.


I must pause briefly. Stand by for further transmissions. Do not use with “over.”


You are correct. No, or you are incorrect.


Cease all transmissions (said three times). Silence will immediately be maintained until lifted. Technically, should be pronounced with the French pronunciation of SEELONSS. Best use both in American waters. Silence is used only by the vessel in distress of the controlling station.


SILENCE DISTRESS I SPELL


Used by a third party to advise another to keep off the air due to a distress in progress.


I shall spell the next word phonetically.


MESSAGE FOLLOWS A message that requires recording follows. SILENCE FINIS THIS IS


Silence is lifted.


This transmission is from the station whose name or call sign immediately follows.


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