The Reeds VHF Guide is an accessible and user-friendly, yet comprehensive guide to marine VHF radios. It helps users quickly familiarize themselves with all the features of their equipment. The clear explanations and advice detail the VHF DSC system and its position within the GMDSS. This new book includes all the information required to obtain the Short Range Certificate, which is mandatory for anyone using VHF DSC radio, and is part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedures, channel allocation, VHF theory, and more, along with a full explanation of the GMDSS, including details about EPIRBs, SARTs, and Navtex. The Reeds VHF Guide is an essential on-board reference and is expected to become the benchmark on this topic.