Task and Pertinent Information
VHF is set to channel 16.
Activate the transmission button on VHF radio.
Securite, securite, securite
This is sailing vessel Confetti, Confetti
I am a 50 foot catamaran (intended task or pertinent information)
Let me know if this is a conflict.
Over
Release the VHF transmit button and wait for an acknowledgement.
If response, activate the transmission button on VHF radio.
Request you switch to channel 69. (or 68, 71, 72, 78A)
Over
Release the VHF transmit button and wait for an acknowledgement.
Switch to requested channel and continue the conversation.
Switch to channel 16 when done.
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Alert others of non-threatening conditions
VHF is set to channel 16.
Activate the transmission button on VHF radio.
Securite, securite, securite
This is sailing vessel Confetti, Confetti
On channel 16
(Whom it concerns, information, location)
Over