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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 July 2006, 21:16
Replies: 201
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Posted By BrendanS
One of the local raggies seems to have been quite...

One of the local raggies seems to have been quite irritated by your gathering! :)

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Forum: Commercial operators 26 February 2005, 02:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,042
Posted By BrendanS
I sometimes use this sort of incentive scheme. Do...

I sometimes use this sort of incentive scheme. Do you have a website or brochure?

Thanks, Brendan
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 September 2004, 15:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By BrendanS
I can't see why. Mine has been going strong for...

I can't see why. Mine has been going strong for over 2 years of constant use in an open boat with no problems at all.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2004, 01:28
Replies: 35
Views: 6,922
Posted By BrendanS
Agree. If anyone goes overboard, stay straight...

Agree. If anyone goes overboard, stay straight ahead, then turn. Not really a worry, as no one's reactions times are that goood.

Last thing you want is prop getting near person in water
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 August 2004, 01:17
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
You'll soon find out that I'm renowned for trying...

You'll soon find out that I'm renowned for trying things to destruction point!

If you want to come along to a trial, I'd be very appreciative....there's nothing worse than being in the water all...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 22:09
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
My experiment was with an M1 Euro V which I know...

My experiment was with an M1 Euro V which I know gives better transmit and reception than many handhelds, so the figures I came up with (miles) had better be revised down for many sets! What does...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 21:55
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Stuart, That's very reasonable in the context you...

Stuart, That's very reasonable in the context you quote, though most people are going to assume that low power has been selected, as that is what handhelds are rated in, 5W high power, 1W low power...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 21:50
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Excellent, this one was great fun!

Excellent, this one was great fun!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 02:40
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
My boat is Lymington too. Want to give this a...

My boat is Lymington too. Want to give this a crack? I've got cabin fever. I'll wear furry mid layer under drysuit this time, it got bleedin cold last time. If we can't get three boats out, I'll hang...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 02:35
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Err! but you actually said 1-2 watts, and we were...

Err! but you actually said 1-2 watts, and we were talking handhelds, so no probs with length of cable run, connections etc. A good handheld rated for 5W will put out pretty much that
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2004, 02:25
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
That got me interested. I thought Needles had...

That got me interested. I thought Needles had masts, but not sure? Do they have aerials at St Cats as well?
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 25 August 2004, 21:58
Replies: 0
Views: 4,925
Posted By BrendanS
8.5m gemini. light blue/grey. 12 individual pod seats. V distinctive. From Hamble

A friend asked me to post this:-

8.5mtr gemini. light blue/grey.12 individual pod seats. twin 200hp optimax engines. copper bottom antifoul, stolen from Hamble area on its trailor on the night of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 10:00
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
It was a short sharp nasty 1 foot chop, though as...

It was a short sharp nasty 1 foot chop, though as is ever the way with these things, some were larger some were smaller.

- after 20 minutes in the water, they start looking a lot bigger!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 09:02
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Yes, have done it, which is why I can give...

Yes, have done it, which is why I can give figures. We were bored one day and had a similar conversation, so went and tried it. Went in water in dry suit, and another boat with a fixed set set off....
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 08:31
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Mobile phones need line of sight as much as VHF...

Mobile phones need line of sight as much as VHF radios, though it's not always obvious - no reception at all on mine while out walking on Sunday in a valley in Wilts, even though only 2 miles away...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 08:07
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
as I said to Louise. 2 - 4 mile MAX! and it...

as I said to Louise. 2 - 4 mile MAX! and it depends on sea conditions! If you are in rough conditions, you'd be well advised to make the most of the time you are on top of the waves, not down in the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 07:42
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Realistically, in those conditions, range is...

Realistically, in those conditions, range is going to be dependent on the quality of the radio you have, and sea conditions, and will be 2 to 4 miles max. My handheld has an attached speaker mike,...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2004, 00:17
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Not worried about the "." Most people can...

Not worried about the "."

Most people can surely work out that fixed is 25W. What concerned me is that you thought handhelds worked at 1-2W? Yes, as you say, handhelds work at 1W at times, but...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 23:37
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
should be 25 as opposed to 5 surely! Hand...

should be 25 as opposed to 5 surely!

Hand helds normally put out 5, unless using a channel where low wattage kicks in, or you manually select it
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 23:24
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
A good handheld, about 5 miles. A fixed set at...

A good handheld, about 5 miles. A fixed set at the same level, about 25 miles
From memory, but can probably find the site that gave this info. As already stated, yachts fare far better, as their...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 21:45
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Cheers! Will wait till a quiet time in boating...

Cheers! Will wait till a quiet time in boating season, then let you know it's coming

Brendan
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 21:19
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
Jon, no confusion here. Just stating facts, and...

Jon, no confusion here. Just stating facts, and have hammered these issues out several times with Mike Martin.

On the other hand, while you are here.... :p I have a IC-M1 Euro V. It took a bit of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 20:58
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
I've seen that document before, but it is out of...

I've seen that document before, but it is out of date, or simply misleading, as though they will go to speaker watch entirely in 2005, they are already doing it now. Your post stated: "With regards...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 20:37
Replies: 27
Views: 5,601
Posted By BrendanS
They deliver over and over again, and this alone...

They deliver over and over again, and this alone would push me in that direction. The number of people who have sent in dead equipment, only to be replaced by a brand new more up to date version is...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2004, 17:09
Replies: 80
Views: 19,316
Posted By BrendanS
I'm not sure which bit you didn't understand, but...

I'm not sure which bit you didn't understand, but I found the original coastguard press release, which explains exactly what I posted in more detail. As I said, as of Sept 2003, the coastguard...
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