So I re-connected the SSB to the backstay and switched it on. I was able to pick up a guy talking in Norway :) I have an old analogue pre-DSC radio which pre-dates MMSI numbers so no station ID has been programmed in or anything like that so I can probably just use the HF function for calling (I have VHF/MF/HF certification within can/us) and I can receive marine weather reports off-shore.
What do you use for a station ID/callsign if you don't have an MMSI number? - in Canada for VHF we just use our Boat's name unless you have an MMSI or you're a licensed vessel (commercial). Can I just use my vessel name? Dan On Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dan, > > Since you are in Halifax, I would keep it. Then I would make it to work > and learn how to operate it. Beyond around 10 Nm it would be your only way > of communicating with the Coast Guard (unless you carry a satellite > communication device (Iridium is just one of the many options; for > satellite communications I would look closely at the Delorme inReach, now > owned by Garmin)). > > In-shore it would be, probably, of very limited practical use. > > Marek > Ottawa, ON > > *From:* Dan via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, August 13, 2018 11:00 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Dan > *Subject:* Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB > > I have an SSB radio system in my boat that still works. The antenna > appears to be built right into my backstay, and is no longer wired up, > however the wire is just coiled up on the transom and could be > re-connected. Some local sailors have told me to just simply get rid of it, > however it doubles as an HF radio (channel 2182, etc.) which could be handy > in an ocean crossing? (I also have VHF and may purchase an Eridium or Sat > Phone eventually) > > How many of you guys still hang on to the old SSB? Should I lose it > altogether and make space in my nav station for something more up to date > and less power consuming? > > Dan > Breakaweigh > C&C44 > Halifax, NS > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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