Essay On Radio Communication

INTRODUCTION

1. The ability to receive and use information via radio communication is of critical importance in the battlefield. It is often the means of transmission of information from reconnaissance and other units in contact with enemy forces and the means for exercising command by transmitting orders and instructions from commanders to their subordinates. As such, it comprises of transmitting messages, orders, and reports, both in the field and at sea and between headquarters and distant installations or ships.

2. But is it relevant in coastal operations in these modern times with the advent of the cellular phone? If so, can it spell the difference between accomplishing your mission or not? -Based on my research and present knowledge

This paper is my attempt to discuss the relevance of radio communications in coastal operations, and will take the following outline; the history of radio communications in coastal environments, importance of radio communications in coastal environments and influential factors affecting the range of the radio when communicating in coastal

Marine VHF - This system was developed in December, 1991 to extend the wireless system to vessels navigating only in coastal waters, using only a part of the International VHF frequency. This development enabled ship-to-ship communication, the receipt of navigation alerts and weather information and communication with the Maritime Safety Agency in emergency and leisure-purpose coastal stations.

IMPORTANCE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS IN COASTAL OPERATIONS

10. Why use a radio to communicate when on an operation in a coastal environment when we have our cellular phones, especially since messages can be intercepted easily? - We all know that the VHF radio is the primary method of communication used by other vessels at sea as well as the rescue services on land. It is therefore essential to use the same communication system in the event we ever need to call for or receive a call for assistance.

11. Unlike cellular phones that need to communicate with cellular towers that are placed strategically to maximize coverage over land and not sea, VHF radios do not rely on network coverage to work. With mobile phones your call can easily drop when you are a few miles or so offshore, even if you had a signal when you were about to make the emergency