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Originally Posted by Daddy'O
Chris,
How does the USCG know it was your vessel sending the DSC? Not trying to be a smart guy. Obviously I don't know how this system is supposed to work. I did find some info on DSC (see link below) and I'm a little smarter now. But still not clear as to how they would know it was your vessel and not your next door neighbor's. I’m assuming the signal is generic with some kind of encryption (registration) code unique to your radio?
Digital Selective Calling - USCG Navigation Center
Thanks,
Wayne |
If I remember correct, when I registered for a number I filled out an online form with my boat and personal information.
9 miles???? Glad to see they really narrowed down that signal
Their is no way the signal could have come from your boat. What I bet happened was another boater programed a wrong number into his unit, Which means................who's off the coast?