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Hello Jack,
Interesting that the link you provided doesn't even list 2182 kHz as among the Coast Guard's monitored frequencies! Elsewhere, the CG gives the approximate range of their 2182 communications as 100 miles. If I were pressed for advice, I would urge a vessel in distress to use whatever communication channels were available. Statistically, I think it might be easier for a vessel on the high seas to reach a ham than to reach a USCG monitoring station. You are welcome to disagree, of course, but to carry this further, it would be appropriate for you to show where this is wrong. Assertions to the effect that one MUST do this or that are not likely to appeal to boaters. Your work with the USCG is not influencing your opinions here, I hope. Regards, Chuck Jack Painter wrote: "Doug Dotson" wrote There are always plenty of hams listening at any time of day. Much more reliable than trying to contact the CG. ================================================= This is the worst advise I have ever heard from an otherwise knowledgeable person. It is inaccurate, dangerous, and reflects only the personal opinion of a Ham operator who is spreading misinformation about the USCG, safe boating procedures and the priority of emergency communications at sea. Mariners should understand and follow only approved USCG procedures for emergency communications at sea. The great work of the Maritime Mobile Service Network in assisting mariners via long range HF communications is NEVER to be given priority over contact with USCG units for safety of life at sea. MMSN is a wonderful tool for boaters who are also licensed Ham operators, and its many operators would help ANY vessel they are able to assist. But MMSN should only be used in an emergency as an ALTERNATE to primary USCG communications for safety of life at sea. See http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/cgcomms/call.htm for detailed information. Drill up from that URL to find details of other maritime communications information. Jack Painter Virginia Beach, VA ================================================= Chuck that should also answer your question from this thread. |
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