I am using an Icom M422 for primary comms with a Kenwood TK-705D as a backup in case of lightning/dismasting and for Ham/Public Safety needs. I am installing a RS-485 serial bus, to carry the RS-232 NMEA data from my GPS to various devices on the boat including the DSC Marine radio. My Gps is a GPSMap 76 not a real chartplotter. I keep it on the pedestal along with a marine handheld radio.
Regarding radio upgrades, The USCG spent most of last summer jamming the distress channels, 9, 16, 22 etc. with an annoying hum sound broadcast from their malfunctioning transmitter in the Milwaukee area. I finally complained through Boat U.S., but it continued through the fall season. I did get a response from the CG indicating that they couldn't figure out the problem. I am hoping it is fixed for this season. It was a high-site, and jammed most of the southern half of the lake to the point that many were shutting off their radios. Art On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Phil Agur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone that knows me knows it's a loaded question? > > The Coast Guard Rescue 21 deployment has lagged beyond belief but you can > buy the same capability (well maybe not the antenna range) for a few hundred > and thereby fill in the holes the CG has. > > So what's on your bulkhead? > > Is a GPS permanently tied to your radio? > > Is a Chart Plotter tied to your radio? > > Is the Autopilot tied to you Chart Plotter? > > Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip > Secretary, Call Sign WCW3485 > IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 > www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 > > >
