[Rhodes22-list] Cell Phone Triangulation

[Bill Effros]

Thanks, Jim,

It's a shame for this region.

Different boaters have different problems and one size does not fit all.

The channels are so clogged around here it's tough to get in a word 
edgewise, and impossible to know what channel you are supposed to be on.

I assume calls to the Coast Guard are supposed to go out on Channel 16?

They changed it to Channel 9 at one point, but I don't think that worked 
out at all.

I have a 3 channel switcher that I use for 
1--weather/16--emergency/72--launch -- 73 is the channel used by the 
pooper scooper boats.

I have taught my wife to use the radio by insisting that she call for 
the launch.  That might also be the best emergency channel for her 
because she knows how to turn it on, select a channel, talk back and 
forth on it, they are the nearest boat with emergency experience in most 
cases, and they know how to reach other boats and authorities.  Also she 
know how to deal with the chatter on that channel. 

Many other yacht clubs also use Channel 72 for launch pick up, so that 
might be my channel of choice for emergencies.

I'm going to leave my radio on more next summer, and listen to hear what 
I think the emergency procedure should be for my boat.

Bill Effros

Jim Connolly wrote:
> COAST GUARD ASKS CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DISCONTINUE *CG SERVICE
>
> http://www.uscgnewengland.com/go/doc/778/136337/
>
> FYI
>
> Jim Connolly 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Hadzima
> Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 10:58 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cell Phone Triangulation
>
> Regardless of whether or not triangulation is working, you should always be
> able to give your aprox position during your first transmission! 
>
> The advantage of radio over cell phone is that others may also be listening.
> Perhaps some that can reach you sooner than the USCG!
>
> just a thought.
>
>
>
> --- Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> Cell phone companies were supposed to provide triangulation from their 
>> towers so that any cell phone could be located in case of emergency.
>> Anyone know the status of that?
>>
>> Can you still dial "CG" from your cell phone and get the Coast Guard?
>>
>> On LIS you've got a much better chance of rescue on your cell phone 
>> than your marine radio because of all the clutter on the channels.  We 
>> use marine radios to hail the head cleaning boats, request pick ups 
>> from yacht clubs, and to find out where the fish are biting.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>> Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>>     
>>> Nan,
>>> All good suggestions, especially the original one that
>>>       
>> you seriously consider the Rhodes 22 for your boat. 
>> Hands down a superb choice.  On the VHF, if you do not have one 
>> already, I'd choose the one with emergency GPS position transmission 
>> capability, and a handheld GPS as a minimum.  Lake or open water, I'd 
>> get a depth reader of some kind.  Stan can make integral with the 
>> hull, sealed properly, and I wouldn't miss that.  The boat will 
>> probably have Stan's engine hoist.  Saves alot of wear and tear on 
>> you, especially if you opt for 8 or 9.9, 4 stroke - a heavy beast!
>>     
>>> Art
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>   
>>>       
>>>> From: Charles Henthorn <rexh at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 12:01 PM
>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>>>>         
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>     
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled
>>>>         
>> R22
>>     
>>>> Hi Nan:
>>>>     Welcome to the list.  I got my recycled 1988 last
>>>>         
>> spring and had to make the same decisions.  I elected to get the 
>> antenna and provide a VHF for installation and a depth gauge.  In 
>> contrast to Rummy, the wind in the sails are the only music I need.
>>     
>>>>  Rex
>>>>
>>>> Nan Bailey <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
>>>>  Hi,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a
>>>>         
>> recycled boat and
>>     
>>>> would be interested in hearing some feedback. Are
>>>>         
>> there any features
>>     
>>>> that are "must have"? I thought I would want
>>>>         
>> life-lines but Stan is
>>     
>>>> suggesting I reconsider. I am assuming I will have a
>>>>         
>> depth-finder and
>>     
>>>> compass put in...make sense? Other thoughts?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for
>>>>         
>> day sails and some
>>     
>>>> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Nan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>>
>>>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
>>>>
>>>> Larchmont, NY 10538
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>>
>>>> fax 914.834.6376
>>>>
>>>> www.npbailey.com
>>>>
>>>> nan at npbailey.com
>>>>
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