Pete,
We were planning on attending Friday, however, the weather forecast now
calls for fog and rain early with snow later in the evening. I guess we
don't need to drive 120 miles just to look at hardware.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
*C 35, Mark I)
"Corsair"
Soon to be in White
In the US you can get the MMSI for recreational vessels through boatus.
Just Google MMSI BoatUS.
SeaTow offers voice radio checks. Find their website to get a map of
nearby locations and associated channel. It is a voice recording and
playback system so you hear back your own transmission.
DSC
Josh,
Your reply brings up a question I have for someone familiar with DSC.
I've been looking for a way to monitor my boat's position when I leave
it unattended on the hook. If I have a handheld with DSC programmed
with the same MMSI as the fixed VHF on the boat, can I query, with the
See this:
http://www.dellabarba.com/sailing/findcoquina1.html
Either APRS or AIS will show up on this website.
DSC is not the easiest way to keep track of a boat.
I really like this when I am on my mooring - sometimes I'll check 2-4 times
a day from work. It is kind of fun to watch the battery
Jim — I was being ironic. The Strictly Sail shows at Navy Pier were really
great for sailors, given the long winters up here. It sounds like the new
combined RV shows are pretty much what we’ve had here at the Minneapolis “Boat”
show for years: lots of bass boats, a couple houseboats and a
Hi David,
thanks for the info, looks like I got some
reading to do or I could just ask the list... :)
I thought to the DSC function was for ringing
me mates on 16 (ring only their radio) and then
we go to a working channel in the normal fashion.
So if I have DSC enabled does the radio
Hello All,
Thanks for the replies.
I am aware of the need to get an MMSI number and will be starting that
process shortly.
I'm uncertain at this time whether to get the quick and free BoatUS MMSI
number or to go the slow, federal, not-free route - which would mean the
DSC stuff could be used in
Test transmissions on VHF DSC calling channel 70 should be made to another VHF
DSC radio by using a routine individual call to their Maritime Mobile Service
Identity (MMSI).
For VHF DSC radios equipped with the Test Call feature, test transmissions
should be made to the US Coast Guard MMSI
List,
As I understand it, the *primary* purpose of DSC is for rapid and accurate
communication of your ship's/boat's identity (the MMSI number) in a
distress, urgency or safety situation. The initial burst of info from a
DSC enabled radio sends your MMSI number and, assuming you have the radio
I would not go as far as saying that this is the primary role. Additionally, if
your GPS is not connected or if your radio does not have a built –in GPS, you
are obligated to enter your position, if I remember correctly, on a hourly
basis (possibly once every 4-hours?).
I see the primary role
Russ,
You can call “me mates”, but you do it on Ch 70 (automatically) (instead of Ch
16). This frees Ch 16 for everyone else. After you establish communication, you
move to a working channel, as normal.
The radio always watches Ch 70 (even if you don’t), so you don’t need to worry
about it.
Mike, what is this auto dimming of which you speak?
I have the e series, and must adjust manually. I cannot find anything in the
manual about an auto dimming feature, and it is quite annoying, as when turning
on in the morning after being dimmed at nite you cannot see anything on the
screen,
At risk of starting this up again, Fred, can you define what the extra
power / newer features gives you in terms of capabilities? It looks like
both provide WiFi and my old Garmin 545 was powerful enough to navigate
by. Like Edd, I was wondering whether the step up in screen size for the e
vs es
Good day to all,
I have been following this forum for a while, however, this is the first
submission. I am the proud owner of a C 38 landfall. I have sailed C most
of my life and this is our dream boat. Last year I had the unfortunate
opportunity of having to replace all for the side
There are a lot of people who don't monitor Ch 16 and who are well aware that
they are supposed to.
Just try getting a commercial fishing vessel to respond some time.
May not be the same everywhere, but it is around here.
Steve Thomas
C MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
C MKI
Merritt Island, FL
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Technically, legally, both U.S. and Canadian boats are supposed to have a
station license when sailing out of their home country's waters. (This may be a
default international rule I am not sure.)
Canada and the United States had an agreement to drop that requirement between
our respective
Just read the nice BoatUS MMSI FAQ.
https://www.boatus.com/mmsi/faq.asp
As I understand it, both Canadian and US boaters have a choice for
quick-easy-free MMSI number assignment (by Industry Canada or BoatUS) or a
slower, not-free gov't issued MMSI number (which ends in a zero).
Non-gov't issued
Hi and welcome. On Pegasus I replaced the lip seals on the fore hatch
handles. Then it started leaking else where's. I ended up replacind it with a
Lewmar ocean series. I had to fill all old holes and drill new ones, but I must
say I like this hatch much better.
Doug
Thank you Rick for your detailed reply.
I think my question still boils down to whether a DSC All Ships Distress
Alert sent e.g. from Bahamian waters from a radio with a BoatUS-issued MMSI
would be treated equally as a boat with a (U.S.) federally issued MMSI.
--Bob M
Ox 33-1
Jax, FL
On Fri, Jan
I expect to have the first set of polycarbonate nameplates next week.
Gary
S/V High Maintenance
'90 C 37+
East Greenwich, RI, USA
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On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Check With Vanna, I am sure she can help!
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Please note that in Canada, Industry Canada is the government agency that
issues the MMSIs and as far as I know, it is free.
The main difference is for ship’s radios that have to be licensed (commercial
or large enough) vs. the unlicensed (most of us). IC is pretty responsive.
Mark
C270,
That's just my point, Bob. The way someone was treated last week or even
yesterday can alter and it's too subjective to be accurate. "Word on the
street" is not the law. It's not even an guide to what to expect. It's
hearsay. And that's from someone who occasionally delights in pushing the
Then there's the dozens of jerks that clog up Ch 16 with "radio check",
"radio check", "radio check", "radio check", "radio check", "radio check",
"radio check", "radio check", "radio check", "radio check", "radio check",
"radio check".
Seatow's automated radio check is easy to use. Go here: <
Hi David,
FWIW, I've lived abroad and I suppose, was more looking for the "word on
the street" with respect to the way things actually work with respect to
the origin of one's MMSI.
Cheers,
--Bob M
On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 10:54 PM, David Lenehan via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
I don't think the functionality of the radio or DSC is compromised simply
because you travel outside of US waters I also don't think radios in other
countries are designed to screen out calls with the "wrong" DSC number.
Put in the situation you speak of, I wouldn't hesitate to place a DSC
Bob,
No one can give you a definitie answer about how you will be treated upon
arrival in any port anywhere in the world. It can and does vary.
Having dealt with bureaucracies for what seems like forever, the official
answer you will get is simple: "You must comply with the law when you
visit
The basic difference between an MMSI issued by Boat/US and one from the FCC is
the availability of the data to search and rescue agencies. Boat/US share the
database of boat description, emergency contacts, persons on board, cell phones
aboard, etc. with the USCG. So if you make a distress call
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