Dont worry Tomo my Motorola will Still be on 77, and we will still be chating on there as Normal, as ive pointed out to the Mandurah Ops they cant tell you to move off 77
Nothing shows up on the ACMA website so i guess its just another Fesa Fuck up putting people at Risk of not being hered on the Boat -Boat Frequency , There are other Channels they Could use
Bluntly in busy times channel 73 gets so much over talking it becomes very difficult to take log ons/offs BUT and it is a huge BUT having different log on channels is both confusing to fishos and poses issues in monitoring .....we often take calls both for Rocko and Freo early in the morning before they are manned and unless we programme the Icoms to scan these moves will make hearing those calls impossible and as an overnight operator we will have to add additional channels to Wave.
Be that as it may might I encourage everyone to log on, its takes seconds but ensures safety ......we don't want any tragedies this coming season
I had a lengthy chat with Tweed Heads sea rescue last year and whilst they liked it coverage further offshore did not compare to VHF coverage. As usual nothing is perfect.
I would use an app for sure. Not soo much ocean yakking anymore, but before kids when i was out every weekend an app would've been easy and safe for me to use. Now with the ski much the same. I've gotta get into the habit of logging on/off rather than having the local rescue at top of contacts list in my phone
It was suggested they have a 3 month trial listening with summmer round the corner to see how much traffic was on 77 before choosing it. Now there is a probelm with another stakeholder so last I heard changing to 77 was on hold. It was pointed out that it is boat to boat chanel but ignored that advice.
DFES are looking into an app but not rushing it. NSW one has problems if you move/relocate during the day.
It was suggested they have a 3 month trial listening with summmer round the corner to see how much traffic was on 77 before choosing it. Now there is a probelm with another stakeholder so last I heard changing to 77 was on hold. It was pointed out that it is boat to boat chanel but ignored that advice.
DFES are looking into an app but not rushing it. NSW one has problems if you move/relocate during the day.
Marine Rescue Whitfords will be chnaging to channel 77 from 24th October. They will still monitor 73 and advise those that log on to use 77 in future. You will also see our members at the Hillarys, Ocean Reef and Mindarie marinas handing out information.
They will still monitor 81 for Rotto and 16 for emergencies.
Positive news. I've had some days at peak times sitting at the marina mouth for a good 15 mins trying to get in and log on. An app that also sends the info to sea rescue, the Mrs and my Dad with live tracking would be brilliant
yet another Joke thought 77 was boat to boat
holth
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Whitfords moving to 77,
Whitfords moving to 77, Rockingham to 72 due to to much traffic on 73
little johnny
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Far out
So what do we use now taffy?
Taffy
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Dont Worry Tomo
Dont worry Tomo my Motorola will Still be on 77, and we will still be chating on there as Normal, as ive pointed out to the Mandurah Ops they cant tell you to move off 77
Nothing shows up on the ACMA website so i guess its just another Fesa Fuck up putting people at Risk of not being hered on the Boat -Boat Frequency , There are other Channels they Could use
sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
As a sea rescue radio operator
Bluntly in busy times channel 73 gets so much over talking it becomes very difficult to take log ons/offs BUT and it is a huge BUT having different log on channels is both confusing to fishos and poses issues in monitoring .....we often take calls both for Rocko and Freo early in the morning before they are manned and unless we programme the Icoms to scan these moves will make hearing those calls impossible and as an overnight operator we will have to add additional channels to Wave.
Be that as it may might I encourage everyone to log on, its takes seconds but ensures safety ......we don't want any tragedies this coming season
sea-kem
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Going to PM you Gordon.
Going to PM you Gordon.
Love the West!
Darren253
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Date Joined: 23/07/16
Phone App
When will we have a phone app like NSW does? It would eliminate 90% of traffic and 99% of log off errors i would imagine!
www.marinerescuensw.com.au/boating-safety/marinerescue-app/
sea-kem
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My only concern with that is
My only concern with that is what if you can't get a signal.
Love the West!
sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
Supposed to be trialled by Freo shortly
I had a lengthy chat with Tweed Heads sea rescue last year and whilst they liked it coverage further offshore did not compare to VHF coverage. As usual nothing is perfect.
Darren253
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Date Joined: 23/07/16
100% agree...But those fair
100% agree...
But those far offshore should fall into the +/- 10%. It should be in addition to VHF, not in place of!
dodgy
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Date Joined: 01/02/10
Been years since I've logged
Been years since I've logged in. I'd use an app though.
Currently I leave reasonably detailed location and itinery with mates.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
rob90
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Date Joined: 06/02/13
I would use an app for sure.
I would use an app for sure. Not soo much ocean yakking anymore, but before kids when i was out every weekend an app would've been easy and safe for me to use. Now with the ski much the same. I've gotta get into the habit of logging on/off rather than having the local rescue at top of contacts list in my phone
Hi my name is rob............. and I'm a........... fishaholic
Iceman
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Date Joined: 17/03/09
Jumped in too quick
It was suggested they have a 3 month trial listening with summmer round the corner to see how much traffic was on 77 before choosing it. Now there is a probelm with another stakeholder so last I heard changing to 77 was on hold. It was pointed out that it is boat to boat chanel but ignored that advice.
DFES are looking into an app but not rushing it. NSW one has problems if you move/relocate during the day.
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Iceman
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Date Joined: 17/03/09
Jumped in too quick
It was suggested they have a 3 month trial listening with summmer round the corner to see how much traffic was on 77 before choosing it. Now there is a probelm with another stakeholder so last I heard changing to 77 was on hold. It was pointed out that it is boat to boat chanel but ignored that advice.
DFES are looking into an app but not rushing it. NSW one has problems if you move/relocate during the day.
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers - Level 1, 11 Hobsons Gate Currambine
0448122208
dodgy
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Date Joined: 01/02/10
I think the app would really
I think the app would really come into its own in the areas that radioes aren't monitored. Anywhere outside metro really.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Iceman
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Date Joined: 17/03/09
It's Official -starts 24th October
Marine Rescue Whitfords will be chnaging to channel 77 from 24th October. They will still monitor 73 and advise those that log on to use 77 in future. You will also see our members at the Hillarys, Ocean Reef and Mindarie marinas handing out information.
They will still monitor 81 for Rotto and 16 for emergencies.
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0448122208
Jackfrost80
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Date Joined: 07/05/12
Positive news. I've had some
Positive news. I've had some days at peak times sitting at the marina mouth for a good 15 mins trying to get in and log on. An app that also sends the info to sea rescue, the Mrs and my Dad with live tracking would be brilliant
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
Until they see the boat
Until they see the boat moored up along side the pub lol
Love the West!
Jackfrost80
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Date Joined: 07/05/12
Haha. Mate, I can't afford to
Haha. Mate, I can't afford to order a beer from the Breakwallet after a day's fishing
Officially off the Pies bandwagon