Performing a VHF Marine Radio Check
The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued MSIB 20-20 to inform mariners of the proper procedure for performing a VHF radio check.
Sea Tow Automated Radio Check System no longer available:
For several years, Sea Tow operated an Automated Radio Check System, which was available on VHF Channels 24 to 28 for the benefit of mariners in over 130 locations. However, on October 2nd, 2020 that service was discontinued.
How to test a VHF Radio using Rescue 21:
The U.S. Coast Guard continues to offer an automated Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Test Call capability from each of its Rescue 21 coastal stations. All fixed mount marine radios certified by the Federal Communications Commission since 1999 are required to have a DSC capability. All such radios sold since 2011 must also have a DSC test call capability. Marine radios transmitting and successfully receiving a response from a DSC test call can be expected to operate acceptably in the voice mode as well.
To perform a DSC Test Call, enter the U.S. Coast Guard’s coast station group identity “003669999” into the radio’s DSC memory. Once entered and stored, a DSC test call can be made by executing the following three steps:
- Select “Test Call” from the radio’s DSC menu,
- Select the USCG number entered into memory, and
- Transmit the call.
The radio display should indicate when that test call is acknowledged and display the acknowledging station’s nine-digit identity. That identity may be different than the group identity previously entered into memory.
Please use VHF Channel 09 and do not use VHF Channel 16:
VHF Channel 16 is not for the purpose of radio checks. Please use VHF Channel 09, which has been designated by the FCC as a boater’s calling channel.
Questions concerning this notice may be forwarded to Coast Guard Spectrum Management and Communications Policy Division (CG-672) at HQS-SMB-CG-672@USCG.MIL or to the Coast Guard Navigation Center’s “Contact Us” page by selecting ”Maritime Telecommunications” as subject.
This blog is not a replacement or substitute for the formal posting of regulations and updates or existing processes for receiving formal feedback of the same. Links provided on this blog will direct the reader to official publications, such as the Federal Register, Homeport and the Code of Federal Regulations. These publications remain the official source for regulatory information published by the Coast Guard.
Fwd: You’re Invited! – 2PM, Sunday, Oct 25th Open House – North Shore Yacht Club
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Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 16:22
Subject: You're Invited! – 2PM, Sunday, Oct 25th Open House – North Shore Yacht Club
To: wpalafox <wpalafox@aol.com>
summer. Please Mark your calendars for an Open House invitation to North Shore Yacht
Club (NSYC), Sunday, October 25th (2 to 5PM) …73 Orchard
Beach Blvd, Port Washington, NY.
members still enjoyed another successful Boat Share, Junior Sailing, Sailing Lessons,
Education, Cruising, Racing, Social programs, attractive Club house and deck on
beautiful Manhasset Bay plus outstanding motor launch service.
you have, or do not have a boat, here’s another chance, to mingle with friendly
members and friends in our beautiful setting while getting re-acquainted with
rich 150-year history and what we have to offer.
and masks criteria
despite Covid-19, please mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct 25th, 2
to 5PM, stretch your legs, and drop by.
you soon!
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FW: Visit the Bay Houses of Long Island
On Channel 21 TOMORROW – – the South Shore’s Bay Houses documentary. Check out the trailer featuring our own Commissioner TOM DOHENY!
Giulia and I will be watching!
Neill
Neill Parker, AIA LEED AP
Principal
STONEHILL TAYLOR
31 West 27th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
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m. 917.751.8077
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TLC Fund Raising Update on a goal of $10,000
Club announcements and race results
Toy Lending Center fundraiser
Annual 2020 Spirit Rider Regatta
Ahoy Captains, Noreen and Gary!
Tis that special time of year where we come together to join Noreen and the O’keefe Foundation fundraiser for the Grand Spirit Rider Regatta!
This year due to covid, this wonderful weekend of event has been scaled down in respect to social distancing.
Please join us for an impromptu unofficial Captains Meeting at the docks/pergola of the PLYC’s East Marina 1501 Lido blvd, Point Lookout NY 11569 this Friday September 11, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
2020 Annual Spirit Rider race to be held Saturday September 12, 2020 with a 1:00 pm start.
Post race gathering at the PLYC Pergola East Marina for Pizza and BYOB.
Sunday 911 Memorial Mass dedicated to the Front Line Covid 19 Responders followed by Brunch and awards.
IThe Captains Meeting is a ca social distancing gathering with BYOB and munchies, to discuss race information, past Spirit Rider regattas, whales sightings and so much more.
Please RSVP if you will be joining the Pizza Party afterwards, I will need a head count. Done wanna short anyone a slice. Shoot me a text 917.444.0402 or reply to me only. In
Exciting times, enjoy some pics from last weekend fun chasing whales!
CommodoresCup26SEP2020.pdf
Commodore Cup Regatta.
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 PLYC 2020 Commodore Cup Regatta! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Ahoy PLYC Captains, First Mates, Crew family and friends!
As the summer comes to and end, the days get chillier and we cherish every last moment we get to sail. Grateful that we did get to sail this summer with all the madness happening in the world today!
We saved the very best race for last this year PLYC 2020 Commodore Cup Regatta. Race Commodore Bobby T will be following up with the race information later this week.
This year our gracious party host SPECTACULAR Kimball and CJ are once again opening their beautiful home to the PLYC Family to end the bittersweet season.
I need a definite show of hands who will attending with total guest count. This will be a catered event. It will be BYOB and desserts are always welcome!
Please RSVP with boat participation or crew, total guests in your paaahhhrty and if you’re bringing anything sweet. Kindly replying to this email or shoot me a quick text 917.444.0402.
Luv ya! Can’t wait to see ya… on the water or land!
Kat
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