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Forum: Marine Electronics 03-09-2018, 13:56
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Hello to all,
I just recently uploaded a couple new videos, showing LIVE, real-world Ship-to-Ship HF-DSC calls...

I've added them to my HF-DSC Playlist...please have a look....(and, please...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-07-2018, 12:50
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

This fall, it will be 5 years since I recorded/uploaded these videos...

And, while neither the radio nor the basic approach to using it has changed, what has changed is the ~ 11yr solar cycle...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2017, 07:37
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

DITB,
For questions on specific problems with your radio and/or reception, it is much better to start a new thread (with a subject asking the main question or explaining the problem)....
But...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-02-2015, 11:07
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

You all may wish to have another look at the above "Playlists", as I have added more videos!

And, have also finally uploaded my Offshore Weather videos into their own playlist...

Offshore...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2015, 04:11
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

I created a few Youtube Playlists that might make finding / watching the videos that you desire to be a bit easier...


Maritime HF Communications ("HF-SSB")
...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2015, 17:09
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Those that wish Parts 1 and 2 combined....but with a little lower resolution...

Live Demonstration of HF-DSC "Test", "Routine", and "Safety" Calls to USCG and WLO, etc.
(this is parts #1 and #2...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2015, 09:20
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Again, not sure about the Cruiser's Forum software, but here is the other HF-DSC video (that didn't show up above), describing how-to call another boat on HF-DSC..


Fair winds...

John,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2015, 07:38
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Hello to all,

Since posting my earlier series of videos about HF Maritime Communications (and specifically delving into the details of operating the Icom M-802), "Icom M-802 Instr...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-01-2015, 12:29
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Current Draw

I have some additional info to share...


Working with a ham radio manufacturer who is looking into improving their transceiver's transmit IMD, he mentioned that it seems the M-802 used a fair...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-11-2014, 15:00
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Icom M-802 "Open Mode" (Open/Ham/Dial vs. Standard "marine mode")

Earlier this year, I heard that new Icom M-802's are being delivered to retailers in the "Standard Marine Mode" (which does not allow for user programming of various frequencies into your user...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-06-2014, 09:02
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Chuck,
You're very welcome...
(btw, heard 'ya on the MMSN the other day, I think you had just anchored in Panama....sounded great..)


As for headphones...a) Just about any will do...but, a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-02-2014, 20:40
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Dockhead,
Sorry I did address this directly...
1- Yes, the filtering for SSB (or even AM rec) is a fixed bandwidths (2.4khz) and is perfectly fine...and with the IF-DSP's steep skirts, and the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-02-2014, 18:20
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Sorry about this... What I meant to write was that it DOESN'T get the blood of many hams flowing...'cause there just ain't enough knobs and controls!!!

Fact is the M-802 has a GREAT receiver,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-02-2014, 16:40
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Dockhead,
No worries here....

Yes, the M-802 is a full IF-DSP radio...designed in tandem with the IC-756ProII....
The M802's first IF is at 64.455mhz, and there is a first IF crystal filter...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-02-2014, 14:11
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Terry,
You're an observant guy!!
But I made a "judgment" call on this one... I've spent quite a bit of time over the past 10 years impressing on cruisers / M-802 owners that the M-802's dedicated...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-02-2014, 15:28
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Dave,
Yes, you are correct that nomenclature is important...and yes, "signaling" might not be part of the official GMDSS master plan...
But, I hope you don't mind if I defend myself a little bit...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-02-2014, 14:36
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Terry,
Thanks for the compliments....
I posted the videos to Youtube and they are available for all to see....


But, I'm hesitant to have "links" to them on sites where someone is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-02-2014, 13:53
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Joe, Tom, et al,
You are all very welcome!!
(and sorry if I duplicated or repeated some things, in a couple of the videos, but I was not working with any outline nor script....I was just "winging...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-01-2014, 14:08
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Steve,
Sorry I missed this post....I don't check this "sticky" often....(next time, please start a new thread with any tech questions/troubleshooting issues, and someone is sure to help you out...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-11-2013, 18:57
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Thanks for the compliments and again, you are all very welcome!!!

And yes, minaret, DeepFrz, and Andrew....I also think it should be a "sticky", but I have no control over that, perhaps one of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-11-2013, 09:19
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 (and other HF Radio) Installation Tips / Guidelines

You are all very welcome....


For Mike, and anyone else planning an HF radio install on-board (whether M-802 or otherwise)......I have a few tips / pieces of advice for you all...

Here are...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-11-2013, 09:25
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Re: Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

You are all very welcome!!

Yes, there are many parts of the videos that would be helpful to owners of other HF radios, such as:
a) the videos explaining how to choose the correct channel /...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-11-2013, 06:00
Replies: 51
Views: 74,466
Posted By ka4wja
Icom M-802 Instr Videos(basic-adv) & LIVE DSC-Distress Call

Hello to all,

After spending many an hour banging away at the keyboard, trying to help fellow sailors with radio and electronics issues, it dawned on me that while there are people you can hire...
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