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V ger · 04-11-2016, 08:52 PM

One correction to the Channel Assignments chart is that channel 83A is also used for MRASS (Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signal) The coast guard is implementing this system wherein keying a VHF mike 5 times on channel 83A will activate sound signals in range for 30 to 60 minutes. While this will be of no use to people on the lake people who boat on both the lake and ocean should know that this system has already been activated at many sites in Maine and NH.

The CG regulations represent the right and proper way to conduct ones self on the water. It seems that many people feel that if a particular regulation is not strictly required on a particular body of water they are free to act as marine anarchists no matter what dangers they are unknowingly exposing others to. Learning and practicing proper seamanship can be a great source of satisfaction whether on a fresh water puddle or the ocean. It also makes the waterways safer and more relaxing.

I could not agree more with NB regarding the chatter on Channel 16 (and many other things) as well as Channel 9. I suspect the fishing talk at the lake lacks the purpose and discipline intended for VHF and might be better suited for CB or GMRS.

04-11-2016, 08:52 PM	#9
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Channel Assignments One correction to the Channel Assignments chart is that channel 83A is also used for MRASS (Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signal) The coast guard is implementing this system wherein keying a VHF mike 5 times on channel 83A will activate sound signals in range for 30 to 60 minutes. While this will be of no use to people on the lake people who boat on both the lake and ocean should know that this system has already been activated at many sites in Maine and NH. The CG regulations represent the right and proper way to conduct ones self on the water. It seems that many people feel that if a particular regulation is not strictly required on a particular body of water they are free to act as marine anarchists no matter what dangers they are unknowingly exposing others to. Learning and practicing proper seamanship can be a great source of satisfaction whether on a fresh water puddle or the ocean. It also makes the waterways safer and more relaxing. I could not agree more with NB regarding the chatter on Channel 16 (and many other things) as well as Channel 9. I suspect the fishing talk at the lake lacks the purpose and discipline intended for VHF and might be better suited for CB or GMRS.