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Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-07-2010, 17:19
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Are we showing our age???

Okay, Bill, sorry to be such a pain......but....

Nowadays, It's WLO.... in Mobile, AL

But, I do remember WOM and WOO......those were the days :)

Back in the 70's / 80's they were very...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-07-2010, 17:06
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Offshore / Hi-Seas Communications....

Tia Bu,
1) There are no apologies necessary here....at least not in my opinion (and I'm one of those "radio nuts"....)
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, based on their experiences and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2010, 18:00
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Sat C (INMARSAT C) thread....

Those wishing more info on INMARSAT C (Sat C), have a look at these recent SSCA threads.....
SSCA Discussion Board • View topic - SatCom KISS approach...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2010, 14:32
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Salty, Sorry about the confusion..... We are...

Salty,
Sorry about the confusion.....
We are in agreement.....and I DO see your point....

I was concerned that someone reading this (mention of "internet access") may misunderstand what we're...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2010, 13:08
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
A Couple of minor things

Salty,
Just a couple minor points....


1) "access the internet", is of course only while in port, via Wi-Fi, AirCards, etc.....
Just to be clear, that Iridium Open Port and INMARSAT Fleet...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2010, 14:36
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Evans, is spot-on with this!!!! High Lat Comms...

Evans, is spot-on with this!!!!
High Lat Comms via HF isn't easy!!!!
And, this is where Iridium really shines!!!
(Although INMARSAT still works up past 70* lat, it's "finicky"....)

Almost 30...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2010, 13:29
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
No worries!

Dave,
No worries here.....it was NOT your words that I was refering to.....
It was just that myth among cruisers, where many assmune that GRIBS are the "be all, end all" of weather...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2010, 06:34
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Comm / Nav system design, layout, and installation....

Salty,
A few things I forgot to mention regarding communications gear, etc. (and general electronics).....
It is the wiring/installation, commissioning/programing, and system design, layout and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2010, 19:05
Replies: 110
Views: 17,844
Posted By ka4wja
Hi-Seas Communications

Salty,
1) First off, let me confess that I'm a "radio nut"....been one my whole life.....longtime ham radio op, shortwave listener, marine HF-SSB
user/installer, etc.....for more than 35...
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