How often do you use DSC or Ch16...?

[Ariadne]

Not really, read the thread, I think it's a justified comment.

This an open forum and I'm entitled to my opinion, it might not yours and you may not agree with it but there we go; I'm not attacking anybody in person.

 

[photodog]

Wot he said!

Reading the thread it would seem most of you don't need a radio as you never turn it on in any case, and couldn't use if you did; pathetic!

As for the distrust, dislike and apathetic approach of the Brits to anything DSC/radio it really is beyond belief, but then it's the Britsh approach to anything that may work - the old systemn is the best; FFS.

Should any of you peeps ever leave the UK and head south or west you'll be surprised at often a radio is used, how **** and limited a mobile is offshore. I would never rely on a mobile phone for my safety onboard, to do so is totally irresponsible to everybody on board and your families.

Idiots the lot of you !!!

That's us told.

 

[ditchcrawler]

It depends what you mean by use.My DSC radio is switched to channel 71/16 dual watch,Port Operations for Harwich Harbour then remains on 16 all the time.
I have used it via the MMSI number to call friends when we are group sailing and they have called me.
I have called the Coastguard via MMSI number.
I have not used the DSC emergency function and hope never to.
I always brief my crew on the use of the Red Button.
The instructions are not really that hard.They may seem complicated as are instructions for plotters,GPS etc.
I am surprised that people do not have their radios on 16 all the time.
If they ever need rescuing or get into trouble I will have mine on as will many others.

 

[sailorman]

I know wot you are buddy

That's us told.

 

[NormanS]

Wot he said!

Reading the thread it would seem most of you don't need a radio as you never turn it on in any case, and couldn't use if you did; pathetic!

As for the distrust, dislike and apathetic approach of the Brits to anything DSC/radio it really is beyond belief, but then it's the Britsh approach to anything that may work - the old systemn is the best; FFS.

Should any of you peeps ever leave the UK and head south or west you'll be surprised at often a radio is used, how **** and limited a mobile is offshore. I would never rely on a mobile phone for my safety onboard, to do so is totally irresponsible to everybody on board and your families.

Idiots the lot of you !!!

Don't get your knickers in such a twist, Arihadnae.
Perhaps you would like to explain, to this "idiot" in words of one syllable, just what good it does to be able to contact someone on DSC, when you are at such a distance away, that although the initial digital signal gets through, subsequent voice contact cannot be achieved.
Yes, as someone has pointed out, it triggers your alarm, --- then what?
Earnest searching after truth.

 

[Seajet]

If you need some more juicy quotes... Just ask. I can do pro, con, irate, arrogant or idiot.

+1, I'm good at all those, and sensible talk about lift keels.

Now where's my incoming cheque for the vastly significant knowledge I've mentioned here ?

 

[Ariadne]

I guess you answer the call by accepting it and pressing the button - it even takes you to a working channel! Never yet found that once I've pinged somebody I can't talk to them and vice verse.

I just find it hard to believe that so many people (mainly UK based in my 7 years of being away from the UK) seem to hate it so much and refuse to use - yet they all spout about good AIS is! That's all part part of the DSC package, using dedicated channels and MMSI numbers. So all the Luddites who use AIS can use their MMSI for that but not enable it for DSC calling.

You tell me logic?

 

[NormanS]

I guess you answer the call by accepting it and pressing the button - it even takes you to a working channel! Never yet found that once I've pinged somebody I can't talk to them and vice verse.

I just find it hard to believe that so many people (mainly UK based in my 7 years of being away from the UK) seem to hate it so much and refuse to use - yet they all spout about good AIS is! That's all part part of the DSC package, using dedicated channels and MMSI numbers. So all the Luddites who use AIS can use their MMSI for that but not enable it for DSC calling.

You tell me logic?[/QUOTE
So what you said earlier about the DSC call getting through when "voice" couldn't was just so much garbage, if you're able to talk to them. Maybe not so wonderful after all.

 

[lustyd]

Don't get your knickers in such a twist, Arihadnae.
Perhaps you would like to explain, to this "idiot" in words of one syllable, just what good it does to be able to contact someone on DSC, when you are at such a distance away, that although the initial digital signal gets through, subsequent voice contact cannot be achieved.
Yes, as someone has pointed out, it triggers your alarm, --- then what?
Earnest searching after truth.

Well then at the very least you can do a position request and find out which direction to head in order to get in range of them. For the CG they can to a position request to go and rescue a boat. Of course without DSC they will have a bit of a hard time because there is no way to get the position and you will burn/drown/explode/mess your pants before someone gets there.

Sorry there were some 2 syllable words in there - if you need help with them just ask but for goodness sake stop pretending DSC is no good just because you don't understand it.

 

[Rowana]

Reading the thread it would seem most of you don't need a radio as you never turn it on in any case, and couldn't use if you did; pathetic!

As for the distrust, dislike and apathetic approach of the Brits to anything DSC/radio it really is beyond belief, but then it's the Britsh approach to anything that may work - the old systemn is the best; FFS.

Should any of you peeps ever leave the UK and head south or west you'll be surprised at often a radio is used, how **** and limited a mobile is offshore. I would never rely on a mobile phone for my safety onboard, to do so is totally irresponsible to everybody on board and your families.

Idiots the lot of you !!!

That part is almost correct!

As I said earlier, I HAVE to call the harbour authority to get permission to leave, so therfore I know my radio works. No need for unnecessary "Radio Check" call to the CG.

As I also said earlier, I've used it once in 6 years when someone called me. Not me calling anyone.

WTF is all this with radio chatter - Who the F**k do I need to call, and for what reason?

There's very few vessels about in any case. One of the joys of sailing in this part of the world.

 

[mainsail1]

Never use DSC and almost never use Channel 16.

 

[NormanS]

Well then at the very least you can do a position request and find out which direction to head in order to get in range of them. For the CG they can to a position request to go and rescue a boat. Of course without DSC they will have a bit of a hard time because there is no way to get the position and you will burn/drown/explode/mess your pants before someone gets there.

Sorry there were some 2 syllable words in there - if you need help with them just ask but for goodness sake stop pretending DSC is no good just because you don't understand it.

I do understand it. I'm even qualified to use it. What I an driving at is the drivel posted by Ariadne, where he / she said that DSC could be used to make contact, even when out of voice range, to have a conversation.

 

[xyachtdave]

Wot he said!

Reading the thread it would seem most of you don't need a radio as you never turn it on in any case, and couldn't use if you did; pathetic!

As for the distrust, dislike and apathetic approach of the Brits to anything DSC/radio it really is beyond belief, but then it's the Britsh approach to anything that may work - the old systemn is the best; FFS.

Should any of you peeps ever leave the UK and head south or west you'll be surprised at often a radio is used, how **** and limited a mobile is offshore. I would never rely on a mobile phone for my safety onboard, to do so is totally irresponsible to everybody on board and your families.

Idiots the lot of you !!!

The iPhone 6 comes out next month. It's got GPS, AIS, VHF, DSC and a built in laser flare - it's a one stop shop for emergencies - apparently you can Tweet the RNLI direct and cut out the stress of using complicated marine radio equipment.

 

[photodog]

The iPhone 6 comes out next month. It's got GPS, AIS, VHF, DSC and a built in laser flare - it's a one stop shop for emergencies - apparently you can Tweet the RNLI direct and cut out the stress of using complicated marine radio equipment.

Can it do Tetris as well?

 

[A1Sailor]

I always listen on Ch16. Sometimes switch to one of the other channels to listen to the weather report. I am often hailed on CH16 by one of the signal stations we have down here who like to keep tabs on who is going where. I guess if I did not answer, I would get a visit from the Gendarmes cutter pretty rapidly.

If the poll is about how often do I call sometime up on CH16 or via DSC, the answer is never.
I call marinas up on their advertised channel - usually CH9.

I too have probably misinterpreted the poll question. I generally always have my DSC set on, but hardly ever transmit on CH16 or DSC.
I answered "very rarely" when I should probably have answered "every time I go out"!

 

[xyachtdave]

Can it do Tetris as well?

They are still argueing over contract issues, but let's hope so!

 

[maby]

I were wrong!



Thanks for pointing that out Pete! It was about time I read that section of the manual again!

You are thinking of ATIS, I think...

 

[A1Sailor]

'Us' is Yachting Monthly.

I'm the magazine's production editor.

Thanks. Rather obviously I've never heard of you!
I am very sorry, but I appear not to have understood the question asked in your Poll, so the results may be invalid. Oooops...

EDIT:
Might you edit your profile so that others know who you are?

 

[maby]

Thanks. Rather obviously I've never heard of you!
I am very sorry, but I appear not to have understood the question asked in your Poll, so the results may be invalid. Oooops...

I agree - if this is a serious question that will impact on a published article, it needs to be less ambiguous

 

[Ariadne]

This is nicely heated now, maybe we should start a thread on Rocna anchors and why they are so great/rubbish and why my anchor is better than yours; maybe some ColRegs stuff as well?

DSC is very good if you take the time to learn how to use it. It also has nothing to do with radio checks and yapping to your mates either.

RTFM peeps, maybe do a DSC radio course, listen to the lecturer and take it in as well. Don't fight the technology because you don't understand how it works or want to know how it works. Use it, you may be surprised. Whats the point of having an AIS system if you can't call the ship by MMSI, or them you? Let alone using the safety side of the system.