jimi
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has anyone ever used this facility? I thought it had been abandoned years ago but the procedure is still in my 2007 Reeds! (Guess wot I got for Xmas!)
Link Calls
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graham
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System no longer works.i remember making one to allow my very deaf uncle to wish his wife a happy birthday. Between his deafness and her not understanding the speak one at a time system it turned out a fairly disjointed birthday message /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
AIDY
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No Not used it. But have you noticed the bit in the first aid section on emergency child birth. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Page 130 just incase you need to find it quickly /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
VicS
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The fate of the old uk coast radio stations operated by BT is summarised at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/licensing/olc/accessiblelicences/select/onlineship/shipguide/ukcalls Note though that the Coastguard has assumed resposibility for medical link calls.
More info on that can be found at http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-safety...ls_article.htm.
Elsewhere a public correspondence service is still operated eg by St Peter Port Radio. http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/port_control.htm
In its heyday the old system operated via the coast radio stations worked very well, although at peak times it sometimes took a while to get a free channel, with some very polite and pleasant service from the operators.
More info on that can be found at http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-safety...ls_article.htm.
Elsewhere a public correspondence service is still operated eg by St Peter Port Radio. http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/port_control.htm
In its heyday the old system operated via the coast radio stations worked very well, although at peak times it sometimes took a while to get a free channel, with some very polite and pleasant service from the operators.
longjohnsadler
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Dunno. What did you get for Xmas?
jimi
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CrashBandicoot I
LadyInBed
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Used it back in the 80's, once to inform my office that I wouldn't be in to work that day /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif They were not very pleased.
I used to service the computers in the Portishead Radio BT site at Highbridge, wonderful old nautical pictures round the walls and display cabinets of old HF sets and Transmitter power valves.
Through the Operators room window you could see a dozen or so operators going 20 to the dozen with their 'bug keys'.
I used to service the computers in the Portishead Radio BT site at Highbridge, wonderful old nautical pictures round the walls and display cabinets of old HF sets and Transmitter power valves.
Through the Operators room window you could see a dozen or so operators going 20 to the dozen with their 'bug keys'.
AuntyRinum
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It was always a thrill when the Coast Radio Operator called you "Old Man".
It indicated that you were doing it properly and were accepted as a qualified radio operator.
It indicated that you were doing it properly and were accepted as a qualified radio operator.
Kawasaki
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Yeh I used to feel Dead Important when making a link call from My 16ft Dory way back when!
SWMBO used to get embarrased when saying"Over" on the telephone!
SWMBO just said "Well You'r Dead Impotent nowadays" CHEEK! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
SWMBO used to get embarrased when saying"Over" on the telephone!
SWMBO just said "Well You'r Dead Impotent nowadays" CHEEK! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
tome
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Used it many a time in the 80s, usually to call the office via Niton to explain why I'd be late back
It was also quite a good primitive radio check. If you selected the link channel and keyed your mike when it was quiet you'd hear the roger beeps which confirmed you were being received ok
It was also quite a good primitive radio check. If you selected the link channel and keyed your mike when it was quiet you'd hear the roger beeps which confirmed you were being received ok
Bergman
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Used to hold Xmas parties and leaving does at Portishead about 12-15 years ago.
Fascinating place - always liked going to Zumerzet - especially the games of skittles in the pubs.
Fascinating place - always liked going to Zumerzet - especially the games of skittles in the pubs.
