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
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.
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
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
Thanks King i will try
Thanks for your help
can i check with Valletta port controll?
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
thanks bigboy your very helpfull
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
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
I have a hand held cobra which i bought from malta for LM50.I find it very good.
Who's the local agent for Cobra VHF? or where did you buy it from?
White sails at ta xbiex opposite black pearl.I think that model was about Lm 80.
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.
thanks guys will check tomorrow. quite cheap near other models, good to know there good
Hi Pupu take care that it has the CE mark on it and the certificate of declaration with it because it will not be allowed it Malta . I have had that experions myself with one of these cobra vhf witch I tryed to import to Malta but had to send it back.
went to agent of cobra and got told the same thing, so what mark you need, to know if its good for malta
It has to be CE approved and has international channels not USA channels. Best to do is to print a copy of the VHF model with specifications and ask at customs.
Instead of customs, it is better to ask the Malta Communications Authority. Attached are questions and answers re. the VHF issued by the MCA (the document is in Maltese). I think it answers your questions..
I suggest that if there is only a small difference if bought from White Sails, you talk to them and maybe get a discount. At White Sails they offer a very good after sales service.
MECCA MARINE just received a new stock of PRESIDENT VHFs. All base modes with DSC function, and all models are water proof and backed by 3 year guarantee. if you need more info please feel free to email mecca@mecca.com.mt or call 79732783
My President VHF bought from Mecca last year is really what i had been expecting from a VHF, sleek clear and easy to use. Highly recomanded have also connacted it to my GPS.
whats the price of a fixed unit
if the boat is the same, you can use the same msi number. the msi number belongs to the boat not the radio.
Thanks benri its good to know that.
If its the Cobra MR F55 EU (DSC) set its the same as mine, & fully compliant with EU regulations, ;) ::) I have a VHF licence & the set has been declared to OFCOM in the UK & an MMSI number & callsign have been issued to me. They are a very popular set back here & they are at a reasonable price as well (well they were when I bought mine). There was a Declaration of Conformity in the box with mine, & it has a CE Marking of CE0682
thanks boys thinking of getting one, its a very good price, what about antenna , is there that of a difference between one and the other . best i got is euro 45 for 3 feet