Set the timer to 25 minutes

Online timer for 25 minutes

Waiting quietly to conduct a radio exchange with the Coastguard gives you 25 minutes to remain by the VHF without starting another job. You may be awaiting a scheduled call, a clearer transmission, or a reply while the boat sits near a New Zealand harbour entrance. Keeping the interval visible lets you watch the remaining time without repeatedly checking the clock.

While the Coastguard exchange is pending, the timer tab may slip behind a chart, weather page, or other screen. The countdown should continue in the background, although a phone may dim the display or restrict sound after being locked. Leaving the device awake and keeping its volume audible reduces the chance of missing the end while you sit beside the radio.

With the radio exchange still ahead, engine noise, wind, waves, and conversation can cover a quiet alert. Place the phone close enough to hear without setting it beside spray or loose gear, and choose a volume that stands out from the cabin noise. When the signal sounds, check the VHF channel and listening conditions before speaking, especially if reception has shifted near a headland.