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Forum: Marine Electronics 03-01-2017, 04:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,354
Posted By AllanR
Re: weather info on Atlantic voyage

Hi Ludo,

Radio stations need to be registered and licensed Maritime Stations with assigned/paid frequency allocations to appear in the official list of Lights and Signals. HAM stations will not...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-06-2015, 10:16
Replies: 99
Views: 44,115
Posted By AllanR
Re: Is an SSB/pactor modem worth it?

For those readers who have not previously been aware of the purpose of the GMDSS service and the importance of prompt and reliable communication with other nearby yachts or small-craft, the existing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-06-2015, 03:20
Replies: 99
Views: 44,115
Posted By AllanR
Re: Is an SSB/pactor modem worth it?

Regarding the DSC models available from ICOM, my understanding - based on information from dealers and trainers - is that availability is being determined by regulators, not by ICOM decisions:

...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-06-2015, 06:01
Replies: 99
Views: 44,115
Posted By AllanR
Re: Is an SSB/pactor modem worth it?

Hi Guys,

I might not have been clear. When Chiki Rafiki turned turtle and the crew went into the water, there was a PLB operating for a day or two. Presumably that was attached to one or more...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-06-2015, 00:06
Replies: 99
Views: 44,115
Posted By AllanR
Re: Is an SSB/pactor modem worth it?

I agree, the question of electricity can be a hurdle to maintaining the 24/7 DSC watch. But resourceful small yacht mariners can usually find a way if we want to. For me it's a matter of balancing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-06-2015, 16:39
Replies: 99
Views: 44,115
Posted By AllanR
Re: Is an SSB/pactor modem worth it?

If you plan to be anywhere beyond coastal VHF communication networks, you need a marine HF/SSB with DSC to maintain direct contact with shore based MRCCs and with any other yachts, commercial vessels...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-06-2015, 21:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Posted By AllanR
Re: newbies and M710 questions

Sorry, the link (in the above post) to the larger document is not working. Try this link to a page on my website and scroll to the bottom to see numerous links to documents related to this topic,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-06-2015, 00:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Posted By AllanR
Re: newbies and M710 questions

Hi Bill,

I agree that the M710 certainly has a lot of very useful life in it for a lot of very important purposes, and as I mentioned in my earlier post, I own five.
But without Selective...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-06-2015, 15:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,729
Posted By AllanR
Re: Cruising Comms Set Up!

I'm interested to learn from existing users where they have used the DeLorne successfully.

Thinking this could be a convenient and low-cost backup to DSC capable HF/SSB, and good to take...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-06-2015, 06:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Posted By AllanR
Re: newbies and M710 questions

Hi Ted,

The ICOM M710 is a great radio. Tough, durable and reliable. I own five of them as I provide the SailMail hub that covers SE Asia, the NW Pacific and eastern/northern Indian Ocean. My...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-05-2015, 04:23
Replies: 120
Views: 300,835
Posted By AllanR
Re: Marine SSB Stuff (how-to better use / proeprly-install SSB, & troubleshoot RFI, e

Hi John and others who have contributed to this very helpful topic. I firmly believe that yachties can help yachties and the DSC capable marine HF/SSB radio makes it easy and convenient to do so. If...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-05-2015, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,606
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB and Weatherfax Help in the Med.

Hi Ken,

Not sure if this helps, but if you have an ICOM M802(DSC) or ICOM M801(E), and you need to learn how to drive it, Terry Sparks - www.made-simplefor-cruisers.com...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 30-05-2015, 20:12
Replies: 35
Views: 5,990
Posted By AllanR
Re: The Horse before the Cart?

As the owner of a few boats, crew on many, and Yachtmaster Instructor, my suggestions are:

1. Forget buying a test boat. You will likely lose a lot of money on resale value, and/or repairs,...
Forum: Navigation 06-11-2014, 05:03
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi Robbie,

A very interesting suggestion. I do not know of such an option in a PC, but perhaps someone in the HAM world has more information.

I recall when I first started using HF/SSB radio...
Forum: Navigation 02-11-2014, 16:37
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ? DeLorme inReach may be key

Hi Suzanne,

This looks to be a very useful satellite based backup option at a reasonable price. I assume since it is Iridium based, it is available around the world?

I will certainly look...
Forum: Navigation 11-10-2014, 20:56
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Dear Dave and Carl,


We seem to have exhausted all others, as no further comments have been received.


Perhaps I can try to clarify for other readers that – sitting in this much bigger,...
Forum: Navigation 05-05-2014, 19:15
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the opportunity to clarify. My comment is based on just recent evidence I know of, such as:

1. Sail-World.com : World ARC Rally - Crew of yacht Ciao safely evacuated...
Forum: Navigation 05-05-2014, 14:42
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi Canibul,

Sounds like the 701 is ready for retirement. And perhaps it was not working for a long time with the previous owner; since the Pactor controller was still in the box.

A lot has...
Forum: Navigation 05-05-2014, 14:09
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi El Pinguino,

My understanding is that the early days of DSC for commercial vessels was problematic. And certainly I was very unhappy about the impact for non-SOLAS vessels - no more...
Forum: Navigation 05-05-2014, 03:59
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi JazzyO,

Hopefully I have been able to explain enough.

If anyone has specific questions about comms - or cruising this amazing region of contrasts and beauty where we are fortunate to live...
Forum: Navigation 04-05-2014, 22:54
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Apologies to JazzyO and Pelagic if my posts are long-winded. Another contributor suggested people do look at these posts to help decide what they should do. Therefore - from the perspective of...
Forum: Navigation 01-05-2014, 22:04
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi Surfmachine,

Some additional useful information, I hope:

1. See Brunei Bay Radio - Emergency contacts - Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centres...
Forum: Navigation 30-04-2014, 00:36
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi CarlF,

I have been involved with HF/SSB comms for over 40 years. I used it when I was working in a not-for-profit adventure education organisation because it gave us long and short distance...
Forum: Navigation 22-04-2014, 14:14
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Hi John,

I think your comments make perfect sense. A difference over this side is that MRCC Australia's advice about using EPIRBs says:

1. Use the radio first to make contact and organise a...
Forum: Navigation 21-04-2014, 14:12
Replies: 194
Views: 40,965
Posted By AllanR
Re: SSB or SatPhone ?

Thanks Lake Superior,

Looks like you've had some frustrations with your ICOM radio. If I can help in some way, please contact me through my website. I am not a HAM and I really have no technical...
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