pvb
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Not stalking! Just idly Googling. I'll PM you instead.
Radio callsign
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Slow_boat
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Okay, Cliff, I'll play.
For openers, most burglars couldn't be arsed to do so much preparation work or risk their ugly mugs being remembered. Most don't plan what house to burgle, they just go out looking for a likely target, preferably a 'soft' one with no alarm, not overlooked, no-one in and an easy way in and out, maybe a window left open or flimsy back door locks.
Then it's in, open back door, lock front door, a quick look in the normal jewelery and bank card hiding places upstairs, pocket any electric toys, back down for the lounge and kitchen and out. All over in less than 5 minutes.
That's the most common way, though night time jobs for car keys are becoming more common. Again, opportunist, in the early hours looking for flash cars parked on drives ('cos the garage is full of junk) then in, take keys usually from kitchen or hallway, and away in nice new car.
No need to do any homework.
Having said that, I remember a burglar whose m.o. was to walk up to front door, ring bell and if no one in smash open the front door, in for less than two minutes and out on the run. By the time anyone realised what was happening he was gone.
For openers, most burglars couldn't be arsed to do so much preparation work or risk their ugly mugs being remembered. Most don't plan what house to burgle, they just go out looking for a likely target, preferably a 'soft' one with no alarm, not overlooked, no-one in and an easy way in and out, maybe a window left open or flimsy back door locks.
Then it's in, open back door, lock front door, a quick look in the normal jewelery and bank card hiding places upstairs, pocket any electric toys, back down for the lounge and kitchen and out. All over in less than 5 minutes.
That's the most common way, though night time jobs for car keys are becoming more common. Again, opportunist, in the early hours looking for flash cars parked on drives ('cos the garage is full of junk) then in, take keys usually from kitchen or hallway, and away in nice new car.
No need to do any homework.
Having said that, I remember a burglar whose m.o. was to walk up to front door, ring bell and if no one in smash open the front door, in for less than two minutes and out on the run. By the time anyone realised what was happening he was gone.
bumblefish
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I never ignore you! I have also stopped using all loyalty cards, Tesco's, Sainsburys's etc, I use cash as often as possible, especially at fuel stations, do not go clubbing or visit casinos, burn my receipts and bills and anything with my 'ID' on them. Do not give my post code to the guys at Halford's, Maplins or other when buying any item. Take out all my spending money from the local post office. I intend to remain anonymous as much as possible, especially at work! Another ten years and I can get out and they will never know what I did nor why they paid me. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
shmoo
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I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
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It's useful if you want to get attention (not from UK CG who always answer).
BIGSHIP BIGSHIP BIGSHIP THIS IS LITTLEYACHT LITTLEYACHT LITTLEYACHT
is in my opinion and experience less likely to gain attention, and an answer, than
BIGSHIP BIGSHIP BIGSHIP THIS IS ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA EIGHT
(for BIGSHIP substitute some foreign CGs, coast stations etc)
I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
[/ QUOTE ]
It's useful if you want to get attention (not from UK CG who always answer).
BIGSHIP BIGSHIP BIGSHIP THIS IS LITTLEYACHT LITTLEYACHT LITTLEYACHT
is in my opinion and experience less likely to gain attention, and an answer, than
BIGSHIP BIGSHIP BIGSHIP THIS IS ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA EIGHT
(for BIGSHIP substitute some foreign CGs, coast stations etc)
mikemonty
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Well Done!
Now I have to kill you.. Nothing personal you understand...
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Now I have to kill you.. Nothing personal you understand...
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BrendanS
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I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
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I have actually heard the coastguard ask people for their callsign
I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
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I have actually heard the coastguard ask people for their callsign
Phoenix of Hamble
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I've heard it too..... it doesn't half shut up the 'radio check' brigade for a while.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
BrendanS
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Exactly how it's often used. Solent stuffed full on busiest weekend of summer. Coastguard trying to deal with half a dozen 'shouts', and field dozens of radio check calls, and someone has been discussing where to eat that evening for past hour overtalking everyone on Ch16
Coastguard simply comes on and says 'Vessel xyz, this is Solent Coastguard, what is your callsign, over' or words to that effect, and Ch16 suddenly goes silent apart from genuine traffic! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The silence is even longer, when some particularly savvy operator with a very professional demeanour is the next vessel to call coastguard, and give his call sign in phonetic alphabet as part of his message!
Coastguard simply comes on and says 'Vessel xyz, this is Solent Coastguard, what is your callsign, over' or words to that effect, and Ch16 suddenly goes silent apart from genuine traffic! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The silence is even longer, when some particularly savvy operator with a very professional demeanour is the next vessel to call coastguard, and give his call sign in phonetic alphabet as part of his message!
Solitaire
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[ QUOTE ]
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I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
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I have actually heard the coastguard ask people for their callsign
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A regular occurence as it happens.
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I was about to ask why I should bother to learn it
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I have actually heard the coastguard ask people for their callsign
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A regular occurence as it happens.
BrendanS
Well-known member
It does seem to be far more frequent on busy days in summer when Coastguard are very busy, than in winter months when little radio traffic /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
cliff
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If the civvy plod was so good why do we have so much crime?
Sorry Duncan but the civvy plod's idea of what goes through the crims mind is out of date IMHO the only thin that should go through a crims mind is a 9mm.
And that also goes for many civ plods
Do not start me on this one
Cliff (ex Mod-Plod)
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"Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"
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Sorry Duncan but the civvy plod's idea of what goes through the crims mind is out of date IMHO the only thin that should go through a crims mind is a 9mm.
And that also goes for many civ plods
Do not start me on this one
Cliff (ex Mod-Plod)
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jonathankent
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The Coastguard seem to use callsigns when in a Mayday situation and don't bother with the ship's name too much... or at least Brixham did a couple of months ago with a trawler on fire in mid-Channel.
cliff
Active member
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I never ignore you! I have also stopped using all loyalty cards, Tesco's, Sainsburys's etc, I use cash as often as possible, especially at fuel stations, do not go clubbing or visit casinos, burn my receipts and bills and anything with my 'ID' on them. Do not give my post code to the guys at Halford's, Maplins or other when buying any item. Take out all my spending money from the local post office. I intend to remain anonymous as much as possible, especially at work! Another ten years and I can get out and they will never know what I did nor why they paid me. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
[/ QUOTE ]Well bugger me, another 10years... anyway wise man - become a "non-person" like me - no credit cards, no standing orders, no uk cheque acount.........etc
Sod TB Liar and GBrown nose - Swiss accounts are the way to go... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif always have been...... coupled with a couple in the Cayman islands and other "tax havens" /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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"Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"
sailroom <span style="color:red">The place to auction your previously loved boatie bits</span>
I never ignore you! I have also stopped using all loyalty cards, Tesco's, Sainsburys's etc, I use cash as often as possible, especially at fuel stations, do not go clubbing or visit casinos, burn my receipts and bills and anything with my 'ID' on them. Do not give my post code to the guys at Halford's, Maplins or other when buying any item. Take out all my spending money from the local post office. I intend to remain anonymous as much as possible, especially at work! Another ten years and I can get out and they will never know what I did nor why they paid me. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
[/ QUOTE ]Well bugger me, another 10years... anyway wise man - become a "non-person" like me - no credit cards, no standing orders, no uk cheque acount.........etc
Sod TB Liar and GBrown nose - Swiss accounts are the way to go... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif always have been...... coupled with a couple in the Cayman islands and other "tax havens" /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Solitaire
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I don't notice any more of an increase in summer. What is noticeable is the number of carriers! Yesterday while on a trip from Guernsey, a carrier on 16 was frequently being notified by Solent Coastguard. The carrier was pinpointed in Cowes and went on for nearly 1/2 hour - eventually SCG must have really wound up the power and blasted through because almost immediately the carrier stopped, but for the time you could hear banging, talking, and even another person calling up on the VHF on another channel.
I think the standard of radio procedure is very poor, not helped by the charter fishing boats that must head the list. Followed by charter crews on yachts who constantly babble on 16 and a large number who think that marinas listen on 16 or call the water taxi!
I'll also direct my comments to large commercial vessels as well. Again yesterday, I heard a yacht call up the Commadore ferry on the south side of the IOW on Ch 16. She called a number of times making reference to where she was, but the ferry failed to respond. I thought that was very bad form, yet the ferry did call QHM on reaching the call up point. Now if I had wanted to call the ferry I would have used either ch 11 or 12 as it would have been the most likely way of attracting the ferry's attention. However, not withstanding that, I was very close to reporting the ferry for non compliance on Ch16, particularly given the recent events with the Ouzo.
I think the standard of radio procedure is very poor, not helped by the charter fishing boats that must head the list. Followed by charter crews on yachts who constantly babble on 16 and a large number who think that marinas listen on 16 or call the water taxi!
I'll also direct my comments to large commercial vessels as well. Again yesterday, I heard a yacht call up the Commadore ferry on the south side of the IOW on Ch 16. She called a number of times making reference to where she was, but the ferry failed to respond. I thought that was very bad form, yet the ferry did call QHM on reaching the call up point. Now if I had wanted to call the ferry I would have used either ch 11 or 12 as it would have been the most likely way of attracting the ferry's attention. However, not withstanding that, I was very close to reporting the ferry for non compliance on Ch16, particularly given the recent events with the Ouzo.
cliff
Active member
A £20k fine would sort the miscreant out once and for all! She probably didn't have a permit to transmit anyway /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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MoodySabre
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I have it written on Dymo by the radio - don't you?
Perhaps they'll be able to check the ownership and whether you have an operators licence and send you a fixed penalty notice if you haven't. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Perhaps they'll be able to check the ownership and whether you have an operators licence and send you a fixed penalty notice if you haven't. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Searush
New member
DYMO TAPE!! How old is your boat! That is SO passez. Lipstick is much more slinky.
Phoenix of Hamble
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[ QUOTE ]
I think the standard of radio procedure is very poor, not helped by the charter fishing boats that must head the list. Followed by charter crews on yachts who constantly babble on 16 and a large number who think that marinas listen on 16 or call the water taxi!
[/ QUOTE ]and overheard last weekend.... "Yacht XXXX calling Shotley marina on Ch 16, this is Shotley marina, please call on the correct marina channel"..... followed rather sheepishly (and rather predictably) by "what channel is that?"
I laughed, although with some irony.... a statistic waiting to happen...
I think the standard of radio procedure is very poor, not helped by the charter fishing boats that must head the list. Followed by charter crews on yachts who constantly babble on 16 and a large number who think that marinas listen on 16 or call the water taxi!
[/ QUOTE ]and overheard last weekend.... "Yacht XXXX calling Shotley marina on Ch 16, this is Shotley marina, please call on the correct marina channel"..... followed rather sheepishly (and rather predictably) by "what channel is that?"
I laughed, although with some irony.... a statistic waiting to happen...
Malcb
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Overheard from Solent CG last Thursday,
"Would th two ships discussing recipes for eggs please use a working channel" /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
"Would th two ships discussing recipes for eggs please use a working channel" /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
elton
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I do enjoy shouting BIGSHIP BIGSHIP BIGSHIP THIS IS TWO KILO KILO KILO at big ships because it sounds like I weigh a lot but haven't been seen, so I might be an enourmous submarine for all they know