Coral Sea (CVA 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Communications Department, Radio Division, is the voice of command, providing rapid, reliable and secure communica- tions for the Coral Sea and her embarked Air Wing and staffs. Whether underway or inport, the Radiomen of CR Division pro- vide the communications link with the rest of the world. Using sophisticated computer and automated message systems, an aver- age of 1000 plus messages per day are processed. Messages vary in subject and length and cover everything from directing the ship ' s movements and supply support to informing a shipmate that he is a Daddy. High Frequency (HF), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) and UHF Satellite are used to support the many circuits required to operate an aircraft carrier. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CR Division virtually has an effect on each and every Coral Seaman. Visual communications are provided by the Signal Division (CS). Using Flaghoist, Flashing Light and Semaphore, they exchange messages that affect everything from the maneuver- ing of the ship to acknowledging the amount of fuel and stores received onboard. In addition, they provide an alternate to elec- tronic communications systems and help maintain the Coral Sea ' s smart reputation by rendering honors to passing Navy and mer- chant ships.

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