Handheld VHF call sign

[wotayottie]

It wasnt a big one but since the independant secretary too seriously his job of preventing such things, they could only chat about them whilst powdering their noses.

Mucho big fine and injunstion.

 

[Sgeir]

Funny. In our limited VHF calls with Clyde or Stornoway CG (and Oban as was), including standing by in emergencies, and once checking out a boat on the rocks, we have never ever been asked for our call sign.

Do people use them down south?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Sgeir,

Occasionally the coast guard in 'one particular southern area' will ask for a call sign as a subtle mechanism to a] vent their frustration at the incessant requests for a radio check and b] to keep the non licensed boats on their toes...

Other than that.... no!

 

[Sgeir]

Thank you Morgana. I'd never heard anyone use it before; all is now clear.

 

[Searush]

I always called my self (or told kids to call themselves) "Sea Rush Mobile" when calling/ responding from tender. Never saw the need for using my callsign unless making a link call (not much point in spending a tenner on one of those nowadays!)

For onshore comms I have a cheap pair of PMR H/H which work a treat & have little problems with traffic as so few people seem to bother with them.

 

[Beadle]

Sorry

But you cannot do that

Your license definitely does not cover farting

Unless your arse has a CE number branded on it farting is completely illegal.
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