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sd2hi
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Mulege VHF net
Does anyone know if there is a gringo VHF net in Bahia de Conception? A while back a member said he monitors channel 16 in the mornings but that was
a while back. Thanks
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chuckie
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Yes, when gringoland is occupied...shuts down when no one is there...forget which channel
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bajabuddha
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If you are there, stop in at Bertha's restaurant at Burro beach, look a couple palapas to the right and go to the one with all the antennae on the
roof. That's Geary, he does a Concepcion weather broadcast every morning. It's been about 4 years since I was there, so I forgot the channel.
Anyone else know it?
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha  | | If you are there, stop in at Bertha's restaurant at Burro beach, look a couple palapas to the right and go to the one with all the antennae on the
roof. That's Geary, he does a Concepcion weather broadcast every morning. It's been about 4 years since I was there, so I forgot the channel.
Anyone else know it? |
Geary's Live Webcam and weather station:
http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboa...
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mtnpop
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In town,, weekday mornings at 9:am channel 21
off all summer, will probably start up sometime in Oct...
I think there is one out at Chivato also ....
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
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Bob and Susan
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probably the last year besides the weather
cell tower being constructed for the bay
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Justbozo
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OK Bob
Would you care to share your info on the cell tower?
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chuckie
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Why would that affect tthe net?
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bajabuddha
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Again, the answer is YES, there is a morning net on the Bay OTHER than the one in Mulegé which nobody else seemed to read in your earlier query. It's
harder to pick up because of the topography of the Bay, with points and mountains blocking reception. I picked it up in La Perla, but had a tall
antenna mounted on a 16' 2x4, and then only sparsely. If you're south of Naranjo you won't get Mulegé's net at all. VHF is only line-of-site; we
used it south-bay mainly for boat to camp communications. The Bahia net is spotty, not a 'check on your neighbor every morning' gig. Sorry I can't
remember the channel #.
However, if you're in the 'cove' of Santispac, Posada C., and Coyote it's a good thang.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Bob and Susan
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well justbozo a cell tower high on a mountain
will let cell phones work in the bay
you'll probably need to get a cell phone and telcel service first
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chuckie
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Same question
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Justbozo
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Bob
So you are saying that there is a tower being constructed that will serve the beach communities on Concepcion Bay.
Where is it located?
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Bob and Susan
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yup...
you can see it from here...
the work building and dirt road are already in
I kinda like no phone service but like everything i'll have to adapt
the future is here
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David K
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So do you think phone service will end the VHF net every morning?
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Bob and Susan
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it's called "texting"
it's a addiction in the united states
the communication from person to person thru vhf will end
even the fishermen have cell phones when they are fishing
only the "old guys" will hold on to the VHF in the future
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | it's called "texting"
it's a addiction in the united states
the communication from person to person thru vhf will end
even the fishermen have cell phones when they are fishing
only the "old guys" will hold on to the VHF in the future |
Maybe because we grew up with CB Radios, and that's how we chatted with friends in the 70's?
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Jack Swords
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I wouldn't get rid of the VHF radios. The past 18 years in La Paz cell phones are common among the gringo community and Mexicans alike. However,
most boaters have VHF that have a range that greatly exceeds that of the cell phones when they are out of range. A nice VHF antenna on top of the
mast is far more effective than a handheld's stubby antenna. Loss of power during hurricanes kills cell towers and cell phones don't work. That VHF
radio still does. And... don't forget the VHF daily morning nets that many areas have to gather and broadcast information. Nothing wrong with having
both, but a general broadcast on a VHF channel monitored by most people has a greater likelihood of being heard than getting a busy signal on the
phone.
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Bob and Susan
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for boats VHF will be out there for ALONG time...I agree
but
with this high speed internet for video calls
and up to date weater info...and bajanomad bs
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cell service for calls
a "radio net" has a short life
don't invest in a marine radio company right now...
the world is moving way too fast
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gnukid
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La Paz bay has had internet and cell service for many years and a VHF net that runs daily except sundays that provides a group interactive forum that
allows for sharing of news, introductions, info to a group in a very efficient manner reaching from the Bay to people far away through forwarding of
communications. The vhf network is extremely popular and successful and is not going to replaced by internet or cell since they don't work the same
way. VHF is popular throughout the coast of baja and is a tool I would suggest to anyone. Bring VHF with you, it could save a life.
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Jack Swords
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We travel in the "back country" with other folks in Baja. We also carry VHF handhelds for communication between each other (I know, not legal in US).
Back country ranchos have VHF radios and it is easy to communicate with boats anchored offshore who generally monitor channel 16. With the number of
folks who are hams, it is pretty easy to contact one who will forward a message on HF radio across to Mazatlan or Puerto Vallarta etc. for rebroadcast
on their VHF net. Commonly done for missing boats, stolen boats, etc. Lots of folks listening and actively using VHF. I certainly would not want to
be in trouble offshore without a VHF or HF radio. As Paul has said, take it with you, it could save a life.
Jack N1IY
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