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Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: UHF vs. VHF Radio Communication on Board
Ship crews choose different radio frequencies depending on whether they're communicating internally or across open water
Key takeaways
UHF radio waves penetrate vessel walls more effectively, making them better suited for internal ship communication.
VHF radios are the preferred choice for long-range communication on the open ocean.
Crew members typically use both radio types depending on whether they are communicating internally or externally.
In the latest installment of Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly Gordon, Gordon explains why her crew uses UHF radios for internal communication over VHF radios. UHF radios are preferred on board because their ultra high frequency waves penetrate vessel walls better than VHF waves. However, VHF radios are more effective for long-distance communication on the open ocean.
UHF radios are preferred on board because their ultra high frequency waves penetrate vessel walls better than VHF waves.
About the author
<a style="color:#2D7CF6;font-weight:bold;"href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg</a><br/> <a style="color:#2D7CF6;font-weight:bold;" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon">https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon</a><br/><br/> Captain Kelly J. Gordon, is an accomplished motor yacht captain whose start was far from the water as she grew up on a farm in small town Indiana. It was her drive to succeed, learn, and thirst for adventure that led her to a career in yachting.<br/><br/> Her path into yachting was a unique one that started in Beaufort, North Carolina, where she now claims as home base, and has since allowed her to navigate many different seas.<br/><br/> Kelly most certainly takes pride in her ability as a motor yacht captain, but also has a soft spot for the young adult and especially those that come with questions.<br/><br/> As a former chemistry professor, Kelly loves to teach and it is certain that she will always find a moment, or many, to share what she knows with others and looks to encourage and inspire those that dream of a career in the yachting industry.
