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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 October 2005, 16:00
Replies: 70
Views: 12,439
Posted By Mike Martin
SR, Well I sit corrected. All the times that...

SR,

Well I sit corrected. All the times that I was assured in high level meetings that the info was beng used hmmmm. Well I'm afraid that the blame (if that's the right word) lies at the feet of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2005, 22:10
Replies: 70
Views: 12,439
Posted By Mike Martin
Sorry SR but you should consider deferring to my...

Sorry SR but you should consider deferring to my position, I was the DTI official who arranged sending my SRL database to the MCA on a weekly basis to be used in MRCCs for exactly this purpose due to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2005, 12:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,422
Posted By Mike Martin
Why not add your voices to this: ...

Why not add your voices to this:

https://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/men/news/s/173/173549_speed_limit_crushes_windermere_tourism.html

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2005, 12:03
Replies: 70
Views: 12,439
Posted By Mike Martin
It's funny you should say that but HMCG should...

It's funny you should say that but HMCG should quickly and easily be able to tie the two up in about a second. That is why MCA is supplied with the details form the Ship Radio Licensing database. On...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2005, 17:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,788
Posted By Mike Martin
Saw it in the flesh last year at RIBEX. Not a lot...

Saw it in the flesh last year at RIBEX. Not a lot of freeboard he panicked every time anything got close to him when he was being towed out for take-off as he was quite concerned about swamping.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2005, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,394
Posted By Mike Martin
I wonder what time they normally start then :D ...

I wonder what time they normally start then :D

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2005, 12:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,274
Posted By Mike Martin
:D :D Mike

:D :D

Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 May 2005, 21:12
Replies: 22
Views: 6,814
Posted By Mike Martin
Yep, there is an 18 month cooling off period...

Yep, there is an 18 month cooling off period internationally (the UK allows 2 years) then the MMSI can be re-issued. Of course once the new system is in place it wont be such an issue as once a new...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2005, 10:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,424
Posted By Mike Martin
No worries there that would have made Mark, who's...

No worries there that would have made Mark, who's not particularly PC himself, giggle.

MIke
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 April 2005, 14:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,605
Posted By Mike Martin
Hmmm, I never had a very good working...

Hmmm, I never had a very good working relationship with raymarine. They aren't too keen on constructive criticism!

WELL DONE Jools for keeping on with it. I have to admit that I lost interest a...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 March 2005, 08:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mike Martin
And if you click the link in my sig. you'll go to...

And if you click the link in my sig. you'll go to the Ofcom page with info and application forms.

mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 March 2005, 20:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Mike Martin
I'm still on the Payroll till 31/03 :( :@ ...

I'm still on the Payroll till 31/03 :( :@

I have spent the last couple of weeks doing bugger all though :thumbs: :D

Sorry for the hijack
Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 March 2005, 09:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Mike Martin
Locking to US channels is a little worrying!! ...

Locking to US channels is a little worrying!!

Mke
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 February 2005, 20:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,814
Posted By Mike Martin
That's fine I am assuming you've unscrewed the...

That's fine I am assuming you've unscrewed the antenna and taken the battery off the back so there's no problem.

The thing is that once again the Portable licence was a UK only thing, the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 February 2005, 14:26
Replies: 22
Views: 6,814
Posted By Mike Martin
Well the Portable will be a bit pointless as...

Well the Portable will be a bit pointless as on-line registration for a boat will be free. If you use a variety of boats with one hand-held you might just as well register each one properly. It's...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 February 2005, 10:42
Replies: 22
Views: 6,814
Posted By Mike Martin
Breaking News: Ship Radio Licensing

All,

An old subject that has been the subject of much work (by both RA and lately Ofcom) over the last 2 years. The object of the game is to make it easier and less restrictive for the end user to...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 January 2005, 10:04
Replies: 23
Views: 7,926
Posted By Mike Martin
Now THAT is a good question!! Channel 0 is...

Now THAT is a good question!!

Channel 0 is not actually a Maritime frequency (it is in fact PMR, land use) this is why it it doesn't come in your radio as standard. Here in the UK it is one of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 January 2005, 14:42
Replies: 23
Views: 7,926
Posted By Mike Martin
The only channels that you don't have access to...

The only channels that you don't have access to are the ones that you don't have authority to access! For example to have Channel 0 added to your set you require a written letter of authority from...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 January 2005, 13:06
Replies: 23
Views: 5,605
Posted By Mike Martin
Are you going to be at London Boatshow? If...

Are you going to be at London Boatshow?

If yes you should visit the Raymarine stand and have a chat with some of their techies!! In fact if you can PM some details no guarantees but I'll try and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 January 2005, 13:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Mike Martin
Jon, is correct, especially now that the IMO have...

Jon, is correct, especially now that the IMO have sort of said that SOLAS vessels everyone should still sort of watch C16 for a while longer. The MCA still hasn't really put a definitive position for...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 January 2005, 12:59
Replies: 45
Views: 8,111
Posted By Mike Martin
Now that's a tad unfair! A few words In...

Now that's a tad unfair!

A few words In defence of ALL European radio manufacturers.

It's true that US dealers have a smaller profit margin per unit but that is only due to the fact that their...
Forum: Trailers & towing 24 December 2004, 09:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Posted By Mike Martin
I'll give the others a try in the New Year cheers...

I'll give the others a try in the New Year cheers Gents.

Mike
Forum: Trailers & towing 24 December 2004, 09:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Posted By Mike Martin
Emailed them to ask if they have U-boltable...

Emailed them to ask if they have U-boltable versions still no response. :eh:

Mike
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 December 2004, 12:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Posted By Mike Martin
Trailer Winch Post Question

I did search first but couldn't find a previous topic.

Just wondering if anyone knows a Trailer place around the Bexleyheathish (Kent) area where I can get a Winch Post (with bow stop) from. The...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 December 2004, 09:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,424
Posted By Mike Martin
Hi Tony, I've never heard of someone moaning...

Hi Tony,

I've never heard of someone moaning about the service they're going to receive before :) Yes XM's address has changed that's because they've been taken over by Plastimo (Manufacturing) UK...
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