Thanks, but this is the worst video production work I've done....kinda' embarrassing. As for my watch, this one I bought in late 2005, I think....after I lost another Seiko digital/analog overboard during Hurricane Wilma. (btw, I still have my original Seiko digital/analog watch from the mid-1970's....still works well, but on the 4th or 5th watchband on it) Please have a look at some of my other videos here: kzbin.infoplaylists Fair winds mate.

An actual real answer is WELL beyond a youtube comment box. 😀All I can do here is just hit a few quick points, so please understand there are many variables in a choice for you (and these may be different than what myself and others may choose). First off, if you're sailing offshore (beyond VHF range), you should have a full MF/HF-DSC-SSB radio (such as an M-802 or M-803), as the GMDSS is now 25 years old and the M-700 will not allow you to message / contact shore stations, merchant ships, etc., so getting a new radio is an absolute here... If you desire to use the M-802 (or M-803) as your receiver for wefax reception, that is fine....you can use JVComm32, or GETFAX, or other such FREE programs with a laptop and get good wefax images on your screen. If you really wish to go nuts like me (I'm a longtime amateur weather geek, as well as an offshore sailor), and you really want to spend an extra $2000, then a Furuno FAX-408 is fine piece of kit, and will serve you well..although it is overkill for most cruising sailors. BUT... But, be fully aware that ALL of your HF comms reception success (whether wefax, SSB voice, data, DSC, etc.) is all about your signal-to-noise-ratio, which is almost entirely governed by your on-board noise / RFI....so, your success with new radios and/or new wefax gear will be determined by how RF quiet your boat is... As I wrote there is A LOT MORE to all of this....please look at the playlists I put together on my youtube channel as well as my stickies on the Marine Electronics page on cruisersforum.com I hope this helps? 73, John, KA4WJA

Hi John , yes this helps immensely!! I will upgrade my radio to an 802 and also get a wefax . I have played with my 700 a bit and did receive voice and some weather and that was in the marina . I’m sure offshore will be much better . The boat has a large copper plating under the aft cabin and an isolated back stay antenna . Also has a large dyna plate at the mast that I think is connected to the copper as well. I will get it all in and let you know how it goes . Thank you very much

Danny, Thanks for getting in touch....no sailing for me for a while now....just caring for Mom and now trying to settle her affairs (and handling my siblings). But, your message here motivated me, so you may here me on 80m soon. 😀 FYI, this video was done by my friend Lucy... 73, KA4WJA

You're welcome! And, if that is to your liking, you may wish to have a look at some other Orlando Ballet videos I've posted? A couple others from "Vampire's Ball": kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4e4kqOwpbF3r7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWeramyKecyjf9k And, if you want BIG extravaganza / productions, like Carmina Burana: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4GVhnSQma55lZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXeVdIt9jrukoNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPcqqZ_p7uSiq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF6nkoSknctoja8 Maybe an inside look or some modern artistry? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWwha1sia6Vi9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpm5oHZspbuIhs0 Or how about Battle-of-the-Sexes? (sorry for the low-res video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIramWWJh66WlbM kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_Fg2p4iMSqgqc And, if you want loud and fun? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3yaZGiMe8qUrKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbEg5-Pe9WHnrs Or how about a few clips of Orlando Ballet, showing even more eclectic range of ballet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oou5iZiLqcR2d7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5XaepmZq8-sbNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWHFf3dtmbaNa9U I hope you enjoy these...and have a look at the playlist, too. kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2naJDoHElLlF4WJm0sQUhDs

Well, I agree it's wonderful, and on my short lists of favs. But, I have to admit that the simple, "Innocent Pas de Deux" from Vampire's Ball, tops my list of fav pas de deux. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4e4kqOwpbF3r7s And, there are some many "favorite" moments from so many of their performances (Battle of the Sexes, Carmina Burana, Bailamos, etc, etc...), it's damn hard to pick out the top favs! Of course, a video doesn't do any of them justice, ya' really need to see 'em in person! :) This is just my way of encouraging everyone to come and experience a live performance! Please come and enjoy! :)

You are very welcome! BUT.... But, PLEASE have a look at the whole HF-DSC Playlist here. kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2n3z5nlv-ga2zYuPozhUXZX Because the playlist videos contain much better / up-to-date information! (this video above is 30 years old....and, there is much more up-to-date info in the other videos in my playlists kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2n3z5nlv-ga2zYuPozhUXZX ) Also, have a look at the other Maritime Communications, Offshore Weather, and Offshore Sailing videos, in all the playlists here. kzbin.infoplaylists Fair winds. John

Sergii, You're very welcome! I'm glad to have helped. And, be sure to have a look at the whole HF-DSC playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2n3z5nlv-ga2zYuPozhUXZX As well as my other playlists, that cover various communications subjects, sailing, etc. kzbin.infoplaylists As for calling "November Mike November" (NMN) this is the callsign of the US Coast Guard area master station in Chesapeake Virginia. The US Coast Guard has many two-way HF communications stations (Miami, New Orleans, Virginia, California, Hawaii, Guam, and Kodiak AK) and most are remotely monitored and controlled. In the old days when they actually monitored HF-SSB Voice (now they only monitor HF-DSC, then switching to two-way SSB Voice AFTER initial signaling/contact via HF-DSC), if calling a "MayDay", etc., you could certainly have just called "US Coast Guard, MayDay, MayDay, Mayday.....", etc. And, of course, out of habit of about 50 years of radio communications experience, using a station's callsign / calling a station by their callsign is always the proper way. :) And, when some the guy on the other end is a trained radio op, they are of course trained to recognize their callsign as easily as their own personal name! :) But, in this instance while I was making a general "Safety" DSC call to the US Coast Guard (using their all stations US Coast Guard MMSI # of 003669999), since the time and distance between myself and them and using the 12mhz DSC channel, I knew that I would be within easy communications range of NMN in Virginia, so to better assist them (USCG) in recognizing which station I was actually calling and to better aide them in responding I called "November Mike November". Again, if you're in Distress and calling a MayDay, you really won't need to worry about the other station's callsign... But, it is just common use / habit for me. :) BTW....PLEASE remember that HF-DSC is of vital importance everywhere these days! As the US Coast Guard has joined the other > 80 HF Maritime Coast stations worldwide that have HF-SSB Voice capabilities, but no longer monitor HF-SSB Voice, and rather now maintain a 24/7/365 radio watch-standing on HF-DSC only! (the only maritime stations left in the world that still monitor HF-SSB Voice, as well as HF-DSC, are one in New Zealand and two in Australia....and, they are heading to DSC-only monitoring in coming years) I hope this helps and answers your questions. 73, John

That’s a Legal Radio for Amateur Radio Operators as long as you have the proper Class of License.Why would you think it’s not?👍🎙

Not sure what you need help troubleshooting? Please ask specific questions on cruisersforum.com. And, I'll try to help.

You're very welcome! Please be sure to have a look at the KZbin Playlists I put together with many videos like this. :) Fair winds! John

Poly, Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad you found this helpful. If you'd like more info, more details, etc. then please have a look at the Playlist for Offshore Weather... kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2mPZAx2vWzdjTJjHlChruyY Also, to answer your question, the Furuno FAX-408 (like most HF WeFax units) is a dedicated, self-contained unit....it has its own receiver built-in, as well as many pre-programmed channels / memories, and a nice timer function that will turn the unit on at specific times, tune it to a specific freq/channel, and to receive and print out specific charts. Further, you may wish to have a look at other Playlists for HF-DSC comms, Maritime HF Comms (in general), Icom M-802 Instruction Videos, and Offshore Sailing, etc.... Have a look here: kzbin.infoplaylists?disable_polymer=1

GypsySoul, Thank you for your kind words.... Please be sure to have a look at my other videos (which are even better, better formatted and intelligible....they deal with the more intricate and detailed features and aspects of maritime communications, offshore weather, and scenes of offshore sailing)... I've put together some playlists, with the videos formatted in a specific order, so that layperson sailors can go from little-to-no topic-specific knowledge, to an adequate level of competency suitable for successful communications, and safe offshore passagemaking....(even if they look daunting, watch 'em in order and you'll learn a lot....and if there is too much repetition, etc., then just fast-forward or skip that video....but do try to watch 'em in order...:) Maritime HF Comms (in general) kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2nPNdApNsZDo_Jk3NB_Bt1y HF-DSC Comms kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2n3z5nlv-ga2zYuPozhUXZX Offshore Weather kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2mPZAx2vWzdjTJjHlChruyY Icom M-802 Instruction Videos kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2npivDjoFrC-8QKVyMb4tVr VHF-DSC Comms kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2m-IejYg7J6QugtO2epizxF Offshore Sailing kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2nbwAGh5DKgTCj15iyl6qoY And, any other playlists that might interest you... kzbin.infoplaylists?disable_polymer=1

Yes, thank you for pointing out the changes in USCG equipment / services.... As of a year or so, ago...The USCG is now capable of responding to HF-DSC Test calls, on 4207.5khz, from all of their HF comm stations, except Guam....(as they are now all remotely controlled from CAMSLANT, in Virginia) Please have a look here: www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=cgcommsCall

Yes, thank you for pointing out the changes in USCG equipment / services.... As of a year or so, ago...The USCG is now capable of responding to HF-DSC Test calls, on 4207.5khz, from all of their HF comm stations, except Guam....(as they are now all remotely controlled from CAMSLANT, in Virginia) Please have a look here: www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=cgcommsCall

Well, the answer is yes and no....sorry, I'm not trying to be a jerk, just need to further explain things? 1) The M-802 (and the new M-803, and all current Class E GMDSS MF/HF-DSC-SSB Radiotelephones) have a separate built-in, dedicated, DSC receiver that is always on (as long as the radio is "on"), always "scanning" the six international "GMDSS DSC Calling and Safety Frequencies" (2187.5khz; 4207.5khz; 6312khz; 8414.5khz; 12577khz; and 16804.5khz), using a separate "DSC receive antenna".... This is done in the background, without operator indication or involvement (until and unless you receive a DSC message/alert).... This separate, dedicated DSC receiver cannot be changed or disabled....it is always on and working....(which is why the M-802, and EVERY MF/HF-DSC-SSB-Radiotelephone, needs a separate, dedicated DSC receive antenna) This is separate from any other operations of the radio, meaning the main functions of the radio (and its main antenna) can be actively receiving and transmitting other messages / traffic, whether voice, image, or data, and/or it could be scanning some other frequencies, whether for voice, image, or data...or even scanning other DSC freqs, such as those originally designed/designated (in the late 1990's, before the advent of efficient PACTOR and/or inexpensive sat comm data) for "routine ship's business / routine traffic signaling, etc.....on any of its bands/frequencies, and neither of these functions will interfere with each other.... 2) The M-802, and many other MF/HF-DSC-SSB-Radiotelephones, can also scan other frequencies (using the main radio receiver, and main antenna), whether for voice, image, or data, DSC....and/or you can use the main radio (and main antenna) to transmit and receive (voice, data, images, DSC, etc..) on any of its operational bands/frequencies! SO.... 3) So, the answer to your questions is yes and no.... ---- Yes, the dedicated DSC receiver is dedicated to JUST those six international GMDSS DSC Safety and Calling frequencies (2187.5khz; 4207.5khz; 6312khz; 8414.5khz; 12577khz; and 16804.5khz) ----- No, the main radio can be used to scan, and/or receive, and/or transmit-n-receive, on any of the bands/frequencies it is designed to work on.... 4) Finally....all of this should be covered in detail in any GMDSS class and in any professional offshore mariners class.... These videos are designed for layperson sailors, on small, private vessels....who would likely never spend the money ($$$$) and time to take a GMDSS class/course.... These videos are not a substitute for professional training, for professional mariners.... :) But, I'm glad I helped! :)

I'm doing this course on Friday unfortunately ive had no training apart from watching your video, Can you give me an answer below is an email I required for my course I'll never work on a boat ever I don't even use a vhf radio I use uhf radio but if I don't complete the course I loose my job bit unfair, so my acessor has send below email but I'm struggling to think what he's asking for what my reply should be please 🙏 help application form and some photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence). Initially I will set you a few questions to check that you have still retained the knowledge necessary to pass the written exam. The main question is a distress scenario from which you have to produce a Distress Call and Message. for example: Your vessel VIKING QUEEN callsign GGDF MMSI 123456789 is in position 54 degrees 33 minutes North, 002 degrees 04 minutes West. Your vessel is on fire and you require immediate assistance. There are ten people on board and gale force winds. What is the Distress call, and message that you would transmit by voice after sending a Distress Alert by DSC? .......................................... Your answer should look like this: Call Mayday x3 this is VIKING QUEENx3 callsign GGDF MMSI 123456789 message Mayday VIKING QUEEN callsign GGDF MMSI 123456789 Position 54 degrees 33 minutes North, 002 degrees 04 minutes West On Fire Require Immediate Assistance 10 POB Gale force winds

Siviwe, assuming you have an Icom tuner (such as an AT-140, AT-130, etc.) connected, an "SWR" error on the M-802 display means that the tuner is not operating properly. a) It could be a simple connection failure, of either the tuner control wiring, and/or the coax connection from the M-802 to the tuner....or it can be the actual antenna connection to the tuner (the GTO-15 wire), and/or the GTO-15 wire connection to the backstay or whip. b) Or it could be a defective / damaged tuner itself. c) Or it could be a blown/failed 5-amp fuse internal to the M-802 (which would prevent the 13.6vdc from being sent to the tuner). d) It's possible (but, unlikely) an internal fault inside the M-802, but this is very unlikely. e) Or, it's possible it could a combination of the above problems... Troubleshooting this over the internet is very difficult and certainly not viable via KZbin.... And, it is up to you to now inspect your radio and tuner installation, its wiring and connections...and the measure the voltages, etc....and also try "tuning" on multiple bands.channels, to be sure of what's working and what's not....(or hire someone, to come to your boat and inspect/troubleshoot, etc....) Please understand that > 90% of modern electronics failures/issues are caused by connection/wiring, and not by internal faults, so advice to remove equipment to send off for repair is usually very bad advice! :) Wishing you much luck! 73, John, KA4WJA s/v Annie Laurie, WDB6927

Daylann, You're welcome! Please be sure to watch the whole HF-DSC Playlist, as well as my other playlists/videos, explaining much more regarding Maritime HF Comms, Offshore Weather, etc... kzbin.info/aero/PLnN6ygtZ3h2n3z5nlv-ga2zYuPozhUXZX