new radio with DSC help

[ostell]

Unfortunately the Solent is very crowded and a lot of radio traffic. Several ship to ship channels are used by Portsmouth and Southampton port operations, leaving not a lot left for others to use, not a problem if there is not abuse. Do a search on "solent marine radio channels". This is an indication

Added confusion during freak radio conditions when French marine radios can be heard, especially on Ch16.

 

[ostell]

Did the original poster apply for a licence in their name, and get an MMSI number?

 

[timbartlett]

...Several ship to ship channels are used by Portsmouth and Southampton port operations, ... Do a search on "solent marine radio channels". This is an indication...

Nope: don't see any indication there of QHM or Southampton misusing ship to ship channels!

 

[timbartlett]

mmsi number is set to the INDIVIDUAL not the boat, and is given to you on your vhf/dsc licence. You then have to put it on your vessels application for a radio licence.

DSC radios is the governments way of making everyone get a lincence. It is all about accountability/ making money.

Is it poossible for anyone to give us more convincing proof that they have neither a Ship Radio Licence nor an Authority to Operate??