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6dSkipper
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VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses
      #1948121 - 02/08/2008 22:33

As an experienced operator of radio communications systems, I was a little surprised when David informed me that he had enrolled both of us on a VHF DSC training course being run by AT Sailing www.atsailing.co.uk which we completed today. But having completed the course and gained my operators certificate, I have to say that the entire course was well worth doing. I learned a great deal and am entirely satisfied with the entire course, and the way it was run. Top marks to AT Sailing and both Al & Tina for making the day so enjoyable. Sorry if this seems like a shameless plug, but from what I hear, enough people like to complain so a satisfied customer makes a change.
One question though, is why don't more partners/spouses do the course ?. I am now confident that should anything happen and I have to make a mayday or panpan call, I would be confident enough to make that call without having to wait for David to do it. It could well be him that needs urgent help, so at least I would be able to call for that help using the best means possible.

Thank you Al & Tina, an excellent day curtesy of www.atsailing.com and thanks also to CliveG for organising it


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tangomoon
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: 6dSkipper]
      #1948136 - 02/08/2008 22:51

Amazing - how many times do you have to press the red button and for how long?

Do you press the GPS MOB button first or use the radio first

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Ceejay
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: 6dSkipper]
      #1948139 - 02/08/2008 22:52

Quote:

this seems like a shameless plug


.................I agree

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jkay
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: tangomoon]
      #1948173 - 02/08/2008 23:32

Well that was intellectual and witty

overall a worthwhile post

cheers Joe

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tangomoon
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: jkay]
      #1948178 - 02/08/2008 23:35

Intellectual - the lady was plugging the firm.

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Debutante21Sixpence
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: jkay]
      #1948184 - 02/08/2008 23:44

Joe, not worth it mate, we were all more than happy with the day but it's clear who doesn't know what the course teaches

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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: Debutante21Sixpence]
      #1948185 - 02/08/2008 23:47

Its alright peeps, he has taken a right pasting in the Lounge today, and is obviously more liverish than usual.

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jkay
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: tangomoon]
      #1948187 - 02/08/2008 23:47

Since when has recommending fellow forumites been a crime?

cheers Joe

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Debutante21Sixpence
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: FullCircle]
      #1948192 - 02/08/2008 23:50

Ah right, thanks, I'll have a look later to see what's been going on

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tangomoon
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Re: VHF DSC Training, partners/spouses [Re: jkay]
      #1948198 - 02/08/2008 23:54

Who said it was a crime it's a plug -something most used to bitch about on here

So because it's a mate that's ok

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