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Forum: Marine Electronics 02-04-2012, 02:46
Replies: 106
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Posted By goboatingnow
No it's simply using the correct terms that are...

No it's simply using the correct terms that are in use in the communications industry, rather then misleading usage that has grown up by the unwashed. ! Of course if you say " a SSB ham set" I know...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2012, 18:41
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
The correct term is HF or MF/HF just like VHF or...

The correct term is HF or MF/HF just like VHF or UHF, SSB is a modulation method. Receivers are receivers. ( shortwave and longwave etc are terms that have been generally depreciated ) when I say HF...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2012, 18:15
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
I don't dispute what you say especially in the...

I don't dispute what you say especially in the southern hemisphere. Up here your views are in the minority. MRCC Falmouth will contact you on a sat phone. And they primarily rely on AMVER etc to look...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2012, 15:46
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Satphone & HF for Ocean Crossings?

Thats a very comprehensive reply AllanR and certainly it seems "down under" that HF is enjoying a lively usage. ( mind you I can see why).

Up top, the picture isn't so rosy, what with the large...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-03-2012, 15:53
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
Never said you did

Never said you did
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-03-2012, 15:32
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
On radio system no never. There are many...

On radio system no never.

There are many technical reasons why ham radios on marine bands arnt a good idea.

In distress situations you can use anyone, but outside that th rules remain

Dave
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-03-2012, 15:09
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
How many times has it to be said. A ham system on...

How many times has it to be said. A ham system on Marine HF bands is illegal.

Dave
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-03-2012, 13:30
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
Perhaps you could give examples of where the sat...

Perhaps you could give examples of where the sat phone infrastructure failed recently in a disaster.

As to HF usage , please show stats to backup claims. I run a HF receiver on the marine bands....
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-03-2012, 01:28
Replies: 106
Views: 15,739
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Satphone & HF for ocean crossings?

You have to love people who keep telling you SSB ( properly called HF) is "free". Costs up a new SSB setup , with antenna, and a Pactor modem and then compare it to a new iSatphone. You buy a...
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