AIS / VHF / RTE - Frying tonight?

[Tradewinds]

Lakesailored?

Oops sorry - missed your offering (obviously)

 

[Twister_Ken]

Because if I'm sleeping, I don't want to be woken by an alert from a ship thirty miles away.

I want max range on my AIS receiver where I can adjust the alarm setting but not on the Echomax where I can't!

I will rely on the Echomax also to pick up small craft with radar but without AIS and, again, don't want to know until they are maybe four miles away.

But I welcome the debate.

Tony.

Then turn off the alert! That's what the switch is for. The opposition, unless it's non-radar, will see your return and steer to miss.

If you're long-distance single handing, then your requirements are very different from those of us who sail crewed.

 

[Jabs]

Then turn off the alert! That's what the switch is for. The opposition, unless it's non-radar, will see your return and steer to miss.

If you're long-distance single handing, then your requirements are very different from those of us who sail crewed.

Yup! Indeed.

Tony.

 

[Tintin]

Thanks everyone. That has really helped with the thought process.

Re masthead or pushpit for the RTE, I spoke with Echomax and the man there made the same comment about excessive range and alerts that Jabs was making.

When I first read Jab's post I thought "no" - I wanted max range so they could see me and avoid me, but I have been convinced that the downside is turning off the alarm, and at the end of the day it is better that I take positive action to avoid being run down rather than relying on others to see me.

In addition ease of wiring has also played a part.

So I think what I am going to do is fit a pole to the pushpit and mount the RTE and the ais stubby on there.

I'll not mess with what's at the top until some stage in the future when I unstep the mast - why fix what ain't broke has always served me well.

So sadly Salty John will miss out on a Metz sale for now, but the firm recommendations are noted.

Thanks all,

CR

 

[Jabs]

Also, don't forget to add your Echomax to your Radio License!

Tony.

 

[Tintin]

Also, don't forget to add your Echomax to your Radio License!

Tony.

err how?

 

[Jabs]

There is a category for it!

After all, it transmits!

It is classified as a Ship Radar Target Enhancer (Active).

Look at your record on the Ofcom site and you will find the option there.

Tony.

 

[Tintin]

There is a category for it!

After all, it transmits!

It is classified as a Ship Radar Target Enhancer (Active).

Look at your record on the Ofcom site and you will find the option there.

Tony.

thx

 

[dulcibella]

A thread drift for Comrade Red - didn't Milton get in just ahead of Tilman? - or have I missed something?

 

[Tintin]

A thread drift for Comrade Red - didn't Milton get in just ahead of Tilman? - or have I missed something?

you're right - I keep meaning to change it...