FAQ

Answer

Do Active Members of VMR Southport, such as boat crew or radio operators, get paid?

No, all Active Members of VMR Southport are volunteers!

How do you join as an Associate or Gold Member of VMR Southport?

Complete the Application for Gold/Associate membership form and mail with your joining fee to the Secretary, VMR Southport.

How do you become an Active Member?

Associate Members can apply to become Active Members. Successful applicants receive training to become Radio Operators or Boat Crew.

Who provides the necessary training for Active Members of VMR Southport?

Training is provided by qualified trainers of the VMR400 squadron.

What are the local frequencies for VHF and 27 Mhz?

VHF channel 73 and 27 Mhz channel 91.

VHF channel 16 and 27 Mhz channel 88 are emergency channels.

Can VMR400 give the wave height at the Seaway entrance?

VMR400 can not provide this information.

When sailing offshore , what radio channel should be used to make initial contact with another rescue base?

VHF channel 16 or 27 Mhz channel 88 for initial contact

What are the broadcasting times of weather forecasts from the Seaway Tower?

0525 hrs, 0605 hrs, 1005 hrs, 1405 hrs and 1805 hrs on VHF - 73 and 27 Mhz - 91.

Also 0833 hrs and 1733 hrs on VHF - 67