Marine Frequencies

[masterkeymaster]

Is there a computer network simular to skype or echo link were you can either lisen and or transmit of the marine frequencies? I live just out side of philadelphia and one of the problems I have is I can't hear the coast guard on both 16 and 22A then again I only have a back of the set antenna on the tranmitter. My parient will not be too happy if I started drilling into the house for a good antenna.

 

[ka3jjz]

I doubt that transmitting on the marine channels would be legal in this context; however there are many online scanners that you can potentially use to listen in.

The links here might be a place to start - however you might do better by asking in the Live Audio forum - perhaps someone there might be able to suggest a specific site

Live Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki

Best Regards...Mike

 

[ecps92]

There are plenty of ROIP and VOIP systems you can purchase, but it sounds like you don't even have a Transmit site, so it would not be worth it.

Check the RR Feeds, maybe someone is providing that region for VHF Marine. I might resurect mine [Boston] sometime this winter, on RR since SNE's Team Speak has gone, my priority has been rebuilding the computer first.

I doubt that transmitting on the marine channels would be legal in this context; however there are many online scanners that you can potentially use to listen in.

The links here might be a place to start - however you might do better by asking in the Live Audio forum - perhaps someone there might be able to suggest a specific site

Live Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki

Best Regards...Mike

 

[DannB]

Here are some links for monitoring the marine channels , in the new york, new jersey ,delaware bay area The budget boat link will get you channel 16, the next link here will get you ch.13,16,17,21,22,23,24,81 & 82
It works quite well, give it a shot....OH also this is receive only..

http://www.budgetboattowing.com/scanner.php]Marine VHF Radio Live Streaming Audio & Archived Recordings[/url]

Northern]Northern Ocean County Fire and EMS Live Scanner Audio Feed Ocean County Fire and EMS Live Scanner Audio Feed[/url]

 

[petey_racer]

Is there a computer network simular to skype or echo link were you can either lisen and or transmit of the marine frequencies?

Transmitting on marine freqs from land is illegal unless you have a very specific (and not easy to get) license. Do NOT try it.
From what I hear this is (thankfully) one area of radio that is well monitored and violators are sought. Unlike GMRS and ham.