Using our VHF's

[pheran]

.... but also after a bit of research, could have been troposheric ducting which can happen in front of an approaching cold front and the weather was a bit strange around then with fronts bouncing down the South Coast. So

Does happen from time to time. Some years ago, I and the two boats we were with all clearly heard Dover Coastguard...........from Sonning! Spooky!

 

[Brayman]

I've often picked up Solent Coastguard from T&K in Sonning too, but I have the devil's own job to pick up any ODCC boat!

 

[spinreach]

>>>

I'd forgotten the group MMSI code, perhaps that's the way forward, to have a Thames forum one?

Previous thread on MB forum about MMSI's and use of, but doesn't this then exclude all those folk without a DSC vhf, which must be a lot of us on the river?


http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245811

 

[boatone]

.....but I have the devil's own job to pick up any ODCC boat!

Some folk would consider that a positive bonus

 

[pheran]

I've often picked up Solent Coastguard from T&K in Sonning too, but I have the devil's own job to pick up any ODCC boat!

Could it be that when they hear who's calling, they keep their heads down Ian? (only joking ) Sunday?

 

[Ramage]

Ok, but when do we start arguing about aerials up.... and will there be an Aerials Up Cruising Club?

Paul (M0LHR).

 

[CX54WEK]

Ok, but when do we start arguing about aerials up.... and will there be an Aerials Up Cruising Club?

Paul (M0LHR).

Aerials up is a very dodgy practice inland, as we have found out to the tune of 2 aerials now

We do however have the aerial up when on the salty stuff to give it some more range

(although the one we have just fitted is about twice as long as the boat!!)

 

[apollo]

AeRialS Up Cruising Club surely

 

[Mashby]

My aerial is at 45 degrees when I installed the vhf I was able to speak to London VTS and get a radio check I came in at 3 by 4. So not bad. So I'm guessing they have repeaters.

I do usualy have it on scan by only ever seem to pick up London VTS.

Mind I could put one of these on and then be able to talk to Scotland.

 

[boatone]

Mind I could put one of these on and then be able to talk to Scotland.

Looks like it didnt work very well - Mayday not responded to?