Coddy

Only if you have got one and it is switched on or the battery isn't flat Coddy

Hi Checked the weather and it looks a little blowy 16 - 21 mph NW Winds suggested wave heights 3.5mtrs Me thinks we might need to find some shelter if we go out Coddy

Thanks guys I will try separating the power leads first to see if that helps. Bob, not sure when the interferance started but I suspect it was when I installed the plotter. Problem is it is intermittant which suggests to me bad connections. I am in the process of fitting a switchable battery switch so this would be a good time to re-route the cables. I did wonder about the SWR etc. but it was many years ago I had a CB and have forgotten most of what I learnt back then. Me thinks I will leave that side of things alone. Coddy

Welcome Gordon I recently joined and a great bunch they are. Like the picture but where is the girl in the bikini? Regards Coddy

Well done Sam Like I said before, "Oh to be young again but know what I know now!" I can see we will have to keep an eye on you for the next boat champ! Coddy

Hi Alan I think you have the wrong year on your image Coddy

Nice one Paul Not the thing to have squirming about on a small boat! Coddy

Hi Duncan Had a chat with the guy from JG Electronics in Weymouth today. He explained that it is not unusal to get interferance from GPS's and Plotters. It is all down to the power leads from the Plotter/GPS as you suggested. What you have to do is put a ferious magnet over the power lead and test the units. You may have to move the magnet to get the best position. He did suggest that I move the power leads as far as possible away from each other first. The other thing he suggested was that the SWR may be out and I would need a meter to check it against a dummy load. Does anyone have one I could borrow for a small fee and advise on how to adjust the ariel length? Coddy

Thanks Bob Coddy

Hi Yes I have a copy (the small booklet version) and did not check if it was correct. I have since talked to the guy at Crest Publications and he explained that they have published the details as provided by the Admiralty Charts. He appears quite knowledgable on producing the tide charts and welcomes peoples comments and suggestions. On checking the tides with Easytide the times are correct but the layout of the booklet is not clear. Regards Coddy

Hi all I know it is a simple question to those who have been here years, but which way does the tide flood and ebb? I think the tides runs from Portland on the Flood and from Isle of Wight on the Ebb but I can not find the true direction. Someone help please Thanks Coddy

Paul, keep you ears open for Sunday if it is fair weather Adam & Bob are looking at a trip to Weymouth if you fancy it? Coddy

Hi Bob Radio is an old Swiftec I think non DSC Seems to be only channel 16 Yes on dual watch it happens The plotter is made of plastic so there is nothing to ground from or to. There is a shield wire in the power/data cable which is used as the negative lead, I think I need to check that it is not all connected to the same connector. I will do some tests while you are all out catching Cod tomorrow! Thanks again Coddy

Thanks Duncan, I thought about changing the battery lead to the other battery but did not think of croc clips (Doh!) What I meant about checking the bearing is as you say checking its position. It is a strange one I agree, as it does not always happen. The radio is an old model, non-DSC, so it might be that the unit is more sensitive than new models to interference. Better electronics and components in modern equipment. Now to persuade the FPO to spend some more money just after Xmas! Thanks again Coddy

Hi I wonder if anyone can help, my Navman Chart Plotter seems to interfer with my VHF radio on channel 16. I get the noise as if you have the squelch turned too low. Turning it up makes no differance. Turning the plotter off and the noise stops. The ariel lead and plotter leads are some way away from each other, the sets are apart from each other only the power supply lead is together at one point. The noise does not always stay on, it is when the plotter is checking its bearing I think. This happens by the way with the engine off. Anyone any ideas? Coddy

I'd be happy to tag along as well Coddy

Happy Birthday Paul Coddy

No problems Rich I hope your horse comes in and you win a fortune Perhaps there will be another wedding if you do I can't make Cod comp on Thursday due to friends arriving but maybe on Friday or week-end. Have a great time Coddy

Congratulations to you both God help you on the stag night let alone the wedding day, walking under an arch of fishing rods!!! How romantic Well all I can say you have sealed your death warrant for fishing

Thanks Rich I thought you might be available All we need to decide is where to launch from and time It is spring tides so you all know best for the area. Coddy

Hi all Looking at the forecast Monday 27th seems to have a small weather window and it would be great to get out even if it is some fresh air. Is anyone up for a trip? I would like to buddy up with another boat as I am still unsure of the waters here. Looking for crew as well. Willing to drag the boat somewhere if needed. Regards Coddy

Just got the January copy of the SAN and saw pictures of Martin and James at the presentation of the Open Competition awards. Also Adam and Bob with a fish called a 'cod' of 31lbs and a Pollock of 8lb + Well done all Coddy

11.136 but it is a bit addictive Coddy

Jimbob Try here Pacer Marine Electronics Weydon Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8QW Tel: 01252 718500 Fax: 01252 717225 Selling a brand new Raider 16 albeit with a new engine but I am sure they would make a sale without. http://www.pacermarine.co.uk/product.php?product_id=144 Regards Coddy

Hi Dave, A report is also in this months BFM by Pill Williams. Will it take Jimbob's new 75hp 4 stroke on the back? The report seems to suggest it is rated to 60hp only. Looks a good boat however. Regards Coddy