Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Mike Hardwick via BVARC]

It is gone.  Mike Hardwick. On Jan 17, 2023, at 11:31 AM, Charles Crossno via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there? On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Hey Jeff, Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel 16 is also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy.  Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood. 73 & keep sailing! Stephen (W2WF) On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another... Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc. I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water... From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Christopher Boone <setxtele...@gmail.com>; Darren Harrison <w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson <k5qb....@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted   Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin So lots to listen to 🥲 Chris WB5ITT  On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that anyway. Haha.  I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage left.  73, Darren  W5AKC From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Tom Watson <k5qb....@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted   I think you can listen to anything. On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I missing something?? 73, W5AKC Darren  W5AKC From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Christopher Boone <setxtele...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted   Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band. The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70. Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are usually quiet now as cell phones came along... Chris WB5ITT  On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Hello BVARC, Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII plus, ID-51.... thanks. ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/  ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/  ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/  ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ -- C.P. 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