On some VHFs channel 37 is shown as M1 or N1. However channel 37 (simplex channel) is unique to the UK so you may need to switch channel sets to UK or maybe EU (check the manual on what keys to press to do this). Also, if your vhf was imported into the UK after initial purchase it may never have been programmed with channel 37 and you will have to then get a dealer to reprogram it.
some SH sets also call it p1 - if it’s there is will be between 88 and 1 when scrolling through the channels.
They shouldn't be using CH8.
I think it might be 6 - I'm sure I saw it on a notice by the taxi berth (which is virtually opposite me).
Another option is a RAM in the cockpit. Makes life so much simpler especially if you are single handed.
I'll try that - but the manual only lists USA, Canada and International regions, so...
Yes, that makes sense.
That definitely sounds a great option, low cost and adds lots of flexibility
That seems a wierd comment. Our club uses M1 & M2 for race control & safety RIB communications . It is shared with other clubs in the area. Why would visiting yachtsmen not involved in our dinghy race control need to use those channels? We certainly would not want some foreign interloper blathering over the start of a race or safety boat communication.
But I as a non racing British yachtsman looking for a water taxi I could come and intrude in your discussion - it’s not clear to me this is more likely from a foreign boat! The point jdc made - which was something I had never considered before, was foreign visitors may be excluded from certain channels because their radios would never have had them - and thus unable to avail themselves of the services. I suspect in most areas where water taxis exist mobile phone coverage is now good enough to make Ch37a largely superfluous for marina/watertaxi use.