markee_b Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 So, done my VHF course, and reckon I could put out a Mayday or Pan-Pan relatively compentently (although I obviously hope not to have to), but how do I go about letting you lot I'm out there, and picking up on who else might be out there...??? First off I go to Channel 6, stick it on dual watch...then ... what to say ? Guess I'd rather make a numpty of myself here than "on air".... Cheers guys... Quote
TomBettle Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Quote: Guess I'd rather make a numpty of myself here than "on air".... You and me both Mark! I would normally try and find out if anyone else is out by posting on here the night before. Then you can call them up individually. Incidentally: 06 is the PBSBAC preferred channel, but out from Weymouth we tend to use 08. Tom Quote
Bob F Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Generally we'd say something like... "This is Espadon, Espadon, Espadon calling any Poole Bay Small Boats." or "Poole Bay Small Boats, Poole Bay Small Boats, Poole Bay Small Boats this is Espadon, Espadon, Espadon." Then if any of us are out there we'll ususally respond with... "Espadon, Espadon, Espadon this is...@#%. hisssss...static...hisssss... static...@ Quote
duncan Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 lol@bobF ?????btw what happened when we applied for a group MMSI number ???? - this would solve the problem at a stroke! Quote
Bob F Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Ah, good question Ducan. I think Martin was looking into it, but had some problems if I remember correctly. How are we doing on that one Martin? I think you were going to call someone. BF Quote
markee_b Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Posted April 18, 2006 I was told on me course that the group MMSI numbers are only a temporary thing that you have for a short period, like a few days or a week ??? Quote
Brian Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 First off I go to Channel 6, stick it on dual watch...then ... what to say ? Guess I'd rather make a numpty of myself here than "on air".... Cheers guys... Mark Switch Dual Watch OFF before you try to transmit. Cheers. Brian Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 I have just phoned ofcom for the details of how to get a group mmsi number and the very nice chap there told me we need to put together a list of: Boat Names and owners names + existing vessel mmsi numbers They will then issue one free of charge. This can all be done via email and the list of members can be updated as and when we want via email all foc Bob if you put the required info together and email it to joseph.darrell@ofcom.org.uk with a little covering letter that will be it sorted. Martin Quote
Afishionado Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 10-4 good buddy. Wots yer 20? I've got a 9-11 on my G4 next to my 118-118 I guess I'll have to 1471 till I one-stop. Dubber Ruck Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Whats this 118-118 got your number m8..... get back big buddy Quote
Paul J Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Switch Dual Watch OFF before you try to transmit Why is this? i have never had the coastguard butt in and say i was transmitting on 16 instead of the selected 6 while on dual watch- is this the issue? Markee, get some of our mmsi numbers, it helped us communicate this weekend as everyman and his dog were on the vhf being bank holiday Paul J Quote
Adam F Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Dual Watch is juts that - it WATCHES another channel whilst you sit on your main one - so the only time you would need to turn it off is if you use 16 as your main channel and watch ch6. I use ch6 as my main one and dual watch 16 - that way when I press the PTT button I transmit on 6. Adam Quote
Paul D Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Paul, I have to switch mine out of dual watch as it tends to "decide" to transmit on 16 when I call and then stay on 16 much to the coastguard's annoyance last time this occurred ! Group MMSI will be well wicked. Quote
Adam F Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Group MMSI will be well wicked ......urm...have you been spending too much time on that hippy conversion site!!!! Quote
Bob F Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 This post is now in Club members section Quote
Paul D Posted April 18, 2006 Report Posted April 18, 2006 Job done - pinned in Club Members section Quote
duncan Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 many many VHF units will not transmit at all when in dual watch mode certainly both my Simrad and Icom units operated this way good news on the Group MMSI business - definitely the way to go. Look forward to the number in due course. Now if I issue a group postion request will it send back the coordintaes of exactly where everyone is anchored? Quote
Newboy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 What would the advantage of show all anchoring position? The only reason I can think of is 'secret marks' but then they shouldn't be secret..... not to a member of the family.... Quote
Adam F Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 Weve all got secrets Kam....some just more-so than others! Break out the cloaking devices!! Quote
TomBettle Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 Breaking News..... Jeanneau Launch the new Stealth Merry Fisher. Undetectable to radar. Ooops I spot a small flaw when mid channel wrecking here.... Back to the drawing board. Tom Quote
duncan Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 Spot on Kam................ I have to admit that I found the position request so much easier than coded radio communication or 'call on the mobile' last year. Personally I am happy to share my position with any club member but I do understand why some like to have their 'secret marks' - where would life be without those little secrets eh? Quote
Newboy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 I have no secrets..... except those I kept from the wife..... Quote
Paul D Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 Reading this thread reminded me I found an interesting observation the other day. Steaming from the ledge to X-Ray I noticed my GPS/Fishfinder ( combined unit ) was stating that the sonar unit was disconnected. Assuming a bad connection I wobbled the fishfinder and the connector, then recycled the GPS/FF ( ie. turn off and back on ) and the sonar was re-established. A couple of mins later, same thing happens again. Recycle the GPS/FF and sonar back again. This happened a couple more times before I realised that it was co-inciding with when I transmit on the radio..... I transmit and sonar is "disconnected". A quick think - "what is common to the radio and the GPS/FF" - it is connected to send GPS position which is not working at the moment. A quick crawl under the console and the problem is spotted. The outer earth sheath connection on the lead between my radio and the GPS/FF had become disconnected from the GPS/FF lead. Transmitting on the radio was obviously causing stray currents which was leading the GPS/FF to lose the sonar signal. Unplugged the lead from the radio and all was well again. Now I need to repair the connection and get my position sent again. Quote
Brian Posted April 19, 2006 Report Posted April 19, 2006 Lots of sets won't transmit with Dual Watch selected. Both my sets (Icom and Huson) require the Dual Watch to be turned off first. Quote
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