VHF

Michela Ariana · January 06, 2009, 18:01:52 CET

Can some one help me

I just bought a new VHF it's my first one how can i check to talk with some or there is a channel number so i can chat

thanks for the help

Kevin

bigboy · January 06, 2009, 18:09:24 CET

Hey mate. You can transfer calls between yourself and other fishermen over channel 6. Channel 12 is for valletta port control. Keep 16 as an emergency channel only.

Michela Ariana · January 06, 2009, 18:18:19 CET

Hi again

Thanks again so i will leave my VHF on channel 6 and wait for some one right what i have to tell them

thans Kevin

bigboy · January 06, 2009, 18:24:07 CET

We usually use channel 6 to communicate between us. For example if i am out and i know that someone else whom i know is out i call him using his call sign. Example of someone calls me they usually call out bigboy

Michela Ariana · January 06, 2009, 18:25:18 CET

Thanks King i will try

Thanks for your help

Michela Ariana · January 06, 2009, 18:30:28 CET

can i check with Valletta port controll?

bigboy · January 06, 2009, 18:34:45 CET

You can call valletta port control and do a radio ceck on channel 12.

Call using this method:

>Valletta port control valletta port control
>[name of boat]
>>> Valetta port officer will answer
>I would like to do a radio ceck
>>> Valletta port control officer will answer again
> Thanks very much
>out

Michela Ariana · January 06, 2009, 18:59:37 CET

thanks bigboy your very helpfull

bigboy · January 06, 2009, 19:03:47 CET

You are welcome myfriend. Whenever you need any help just feel free to ask. Here in the forum there is always someone ready to help

pupu · March 23, 2009, 14:38:55 CET

do you think this vhf is good for malta ? i think it's a great price, anyone has one who can comment if its a good unit?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cobra-MR-F55-fixed-vhf-radio-marine-boat-new-White_W0QQitemZ260379353210QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM?hash=item260379353210&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

camkev · March 23, 2009, 15:07:04 CET

I have a hand held cobra which i bought from malta for LM50.I find it very good.

pupu · March 23, 2009, 15:18:53 CET

Who's the local agent for Cobra VHF? or where did you buy it from?

camkev · March 23, 2009, 16:12:00 CET

White sails at ta xbiex opposite black pearl.I think that model was about Lm 80.

ramio · March 23, 2009, 17:18:36 CET

I have the fish finder and GPS from the Cobra range. They have fulfilled their expectations to me. From the reserch I did before buying them they are a very good marine electronics compary.
Yes White Sails opposit black pearl is the agent here in malta.

pupu · March 23, 2009, 19:47:46 CET

thanks guys will check tomorrow. quite cheap near other models, good to know there good