kcalco
United Kingdom
58 Posts
Posted - 21/10/2014 : 16:53:00
Hi
I have to replace my VHF radio antenna and cabling, can i get away with one of these tuned areals on the back of my boat like Metz or is it a case of getting one fitted at the mast head?
A second option i'm thinking of is a waterproof hand held radio for if i go overboard sailing single handed.
On a another point ofcom has issued me with a new call sign saying that there was a duplicate and they instructed me to get the radio reprogramed.
I replied yes all done and did nothing, problem solved. I wonder if I'm the only one that has done nothing about it.
Regards Ken
ianfr
United Kingdom
104 Posts
Posted - 21/10/2014 : 17:10:38
Hi Ken
If you are talking about a fixed VHF, the aerial should be as high as possible to give the best range.
I have a Metz at the masthead, and a second on on the pushpit which feeds the AIS receiver. If I was unfortunate enough to lose the mast, the AIS aerial would become an emergency aerial. 25 Watts from a fixed radio might just get further than a hand held at 5 Watts.
If ofcom have issued you a new MMSI number it would be advisable to get it changed on your fixed radio, as the CG are pushing hard for everyone to start using DSC properly.
A hand held VHF that is waterproof, and that floats might work if you went overboard, but a PLB would perhaps be a better option.
Regards
Ian
Kind Regards
Jo and Ian
Apogee, Tollesbury
kcalco
United Kingdom
58 Posts
Posted - 21/10/2014 : 20:10:21
Many thanks
Will look into PLB's, good idea and a handheld radio, for the weather broadcasts, what no DSC.
Regards Ken
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