We need a WW designated channel

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upthecreek

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How many time does it happen on here where someone says "was that you fishing by us last week?" Or some variation of that. If there was a marine band channel that was known to WW loyalists, more folks would get together instead of wondering. I would monitor it to share fishing info and such. I've seen boats go by and thought " I'll bet that's ...."
 
The MMSI number for Waynes words is 022 222 222. Maybe we can make another pass at getting Wordlings on board

I hate to admit this, but learning how to make and place calls using the MMSI has been an ongoing adventure for us. 1sr, we have different radio on the houseboat than the speedboats and you have to hit different, small buttons on each and I can’t see the text for each button without readers—-which I don’t wear while navigating either boat.

When we’ve remembered to use the MMSI numbers they are pretty cool, no hailing for our companion boat, just rings directly. It does work better on newer radios than our old houseboat radio.
 
Grant Steven was the wordling that told us how to do it and set the channel number, he hasn’t been on for a while and I can’t get him to pull up under members either. He was a huge help to me getting my radio set up and explaining how it worked. Not sure this old coot can remember how to do it anymore but it would be nice if many of us used it. I still fly my flag most of the time too.
 
If you don’t have the manual to your radio you can probably look it up online with the brand and model number

Here’s an overview of the MMSI
Yes, you must have your own unique vessel MMSI number programmed into your VHF/DSC radio to make calls, including calls to a group MMSI number. Your individual MMSI acts as your identification, while the group MMSI is added to your radio's directory to reach multiple vessels simultaneously.
Key details:
  • Unique ID Required: Every vessel using DSC (Digital Selective Calling) needs a unique MMSI to identify themselves.
  • Group Functionality: A group MMSI (usually starting with a '0') is added to your radio's address book to allow you to call a fleet or group of boats.
  • Testing: You can test your setup using the USCG test call number: 003669999.
You can obtain an MMSI number free of charge for domestic use through organizations like BoatUS.
 
Quite a few years ago someone on WW (Grant?) suggested the same thing using DSC. The unique MMSI number that was suggested for a Wordlings group call was 022 22 222. I set that number up on my VHF and started calling once or twice a day at that number. We are spring and fall boaters only so I may not have been reaching the largest audience. After trying the DSC calling for several trips I finally got an answer from Uplake Adventures Bob Reed. We just acknowledged one another after we switched to VHF 68. It worked great. It is easy to set up, follow your radio instructions. But I stopped calling a while back as Bob's reply was the only answer I ever got. I still have it programmed on my radio so I will start trying again. I highly recommend VHF/DSC and getting an MMSI from BoatUS as PB suggests. It is easy-peasy and could help save you one day with a distress call that includes your position, boat description & owner name. KJ And I always have my flag up too!!
 
PowellBride said:
If you don’t have the manual to your radio you can probably look it up online with the brand and model number

Here’s an overview of the MMSI
Yes, you must have your own unique vessel MMSI number programmed into your VHF/DSC radio to make calls, including calls to a group MMSI number. Your individual MMSI acts as your identification, while the group MMSI is added to your radio's directory to reach multiple vessels simultaneously.
Key details:
  • Unique ID Required: Every vessel using DSC (Digital Selective Calling) needs a unique MMSI to identify themselves.
  • Group Functionality: A group MMSI (usually starting with a '0') is added to your radio's address book to allow you to call a fleet or group of boats.
  • Testing: You can test your setup using the USCG test call number: 003669999.
You can obtain an MMSI number free of charge for domestic use through organizations like BoatUS.
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I was thinking a little more redneck friendly😳. For those with a marine band and the instructions are still in the box at home.
 
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