How do you call Sea Tow on VHF?
How do you call Sea Tow on VHF?
Call Sea Tow via phone at 800-4-SEATOW (473-2869), one-touch to call via the Sea Tow App or contact your local Sea Tow on VHF channel 16. Call “Sea Tow, Sea Tow, Sea Tow, this is the vessel [name].” The local Sea Tow Captain will answer and take you to a working channel.
Can you text Sea Tow?
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Who started Sea Tow?
Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer
Sea Tow Services International Inc., better known as Sea Tow, has been the innovative and premier leader of on-water assistance since 1983. The pioneering concept, founded by Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer, was established in Southold, NY when the United States Coast Guard ceased response to non-emergency assistance calls.
What does Sea Tow do?
Sea Tow provides unlimited towing. There is no limit on the number of tows in a year, the distance, or the time it takes. We guarantee that members get towed to their home port or facility of their choice. This is a big difference from what you get from an insurance towing rider.
What channel is VHF radio check?
Please use VHF Channel 09, which has been designated by the FCC as a boater’s calling channel.
How do you radio check a marine radio?
Turn radio to one-watt power setting, and key the microphone. Call “radio check” three times, followed by your boat name and location. Wait for a reply confirming someone has heard your transmission.
What channel is Sea Tow radio check?
channel 27
To conduct an automated radio check, turn your VHF radio to channel 27 or 28, key the mike, and ask for a radio check, just as you would on any other channel.
How do I check my radio with Sea Tow?
Sea Tow has a free and easy way to do just that….Conducting a radio check with this service takes 3 simple steps:
- Tune the VHF radio to the proper channel for your community.
- Key the mic, speak clearly and then release the mic.
- Stand by.
