InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsSat, 02 May 2026 06:28:20 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8011.aspxHi all, Is someone up for a tutorial on Starlink? I would particularly be interested in a few words on a unit that might go from a boat to an RV. I am US based, but not sure whether that makes any or...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:18:35 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7386.aspxhttps://tiekom.com/internet-at-home/data-sim/ The Sail Life YouTube channel brought this to my attention. This is 300GB with roaming for a monthly fee 43,90€. You don't need a home country contract...Thu, 18 May 2023 11:54:37 GMTAndy.Toddhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7521.aspxCan anyone provide feedback on ‘Xgate’ as an email provider, please?Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:57:55 GMTStephanie.Connorhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7191.aspxA thumbs up for Starlink RV which we have just installed. Mounted in a modified fishing rod holder in a winch socket it was up and running in minutes with 100 mbs download speeds. Cost effective...Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:03:52 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6952.aspxHi. Curious for thoughts from fellow OCC’ers… I have a small (31’) bluewater boat and have sailed from home in Florida to Maine to the Caribbean and am planning on future voyages south and north, an...Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:48:34 GMTDaniel.Coatehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7059.aspxSSB Course available July 2022 I have bought a boat with a SSB radio and have decided to learn more about it. I am going to follow the course with R.T training kimholt@btinternet.com from July...Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:32:17 GMTEric.Zonhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6550.aspxNew services/devices that provide wifi hot spots without roaming and without local SIMs in most of the world are cropping up. Does anyone have experience using Skyroam or Tip or similar services....Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:27:31 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6622.aspxWe are changing our FB150 for a Fleet 100 and updating the laptop we use on board from windows 7 to 10. We use this system mainly for emails (through mailasail using Thunderbird) and weather info...Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:45:26 GMTMalcolm.Blackwellhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6323.aspxHi All, My wife and I are off (with a little luck and a following wind blowing away some Covid) on a three year possible circumnavigation and need certification to use our SSB radio. The courses tha...Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:54:35 GMTRod.Hallinghttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6404.aspxHello All, I came through this post https://www.facebook.com/groups/461762734603032/user/100006372151496 The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) HF Radio Service Net, FCC Call Sign KPK, is...Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:11:04 GMTRoberto.Ritossahttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6277.aspxHi All, We are off on a potential circumnavigation next June and are investigating Satcomms. We already have two Iridium handhelds, but are wondering if we should spend the loot on an updated system...Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:57:21 GMTRod.Hallinghttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6272.aspxThe Irish Coastguard and Coast Radio Station (CRS) have updated their VHF calling channels as of 11th December 2020. The full list of the new channels are in Notice to Mariners No 44 in the link...Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:53:20 GMTERhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6225.aspxHi All, We are in the middle of refitting Oyster 55/36 Magic Dragon (1995) for our upcoming circumnavigation with three young children and have a seized Kohler generator that we are getting rid of.....Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:45:20 GMTRod.Hallinghttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6057.aspxHey all, I consider getting a sat phone and preferably a sat data connection. Either Iridium or Inmarsat. And experiences and recommendations? A 40-60 cm dome would not be the problem. I want reliabl...Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:54:50 GMTPeter.Basilideshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5991.aspxAs a HAM operator, I use Winlink for sending and receiving emails while at sea... Well, it's no longer possible for us to send emails to US email addresses as a result of changes to the US (FCC?)...Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:37:35 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5936.aspxAs Russell Frazer (Blue Highway) will not be cruising in Maine this summer I have recruited a small team of 3 OCC volunteers as net controllers to to run the NE US SSB Net. This net normally operates...Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:15:42 GMTalshaheenhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5917.aspxThe US Department of Defense is warning that a new 5g system may compromise the GPS network and endanger defense, and air, marine and road navigation. Is there a communications committee or expert....Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:48:46 GMTstarkehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5926.aspxPosted on behalf of Leslie Perreault (Spellbound) A solo lady sailor with a US amateur licence and US call sign, having sailed around the world, found that on re-entering European waters she was...Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:22:22 GMTalshaheenhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5388.aspxBelow is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye.....Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:55:48 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4247.aspxDoes anyone have information o.....Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:38:34 GMTdavidburallhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3553.aspxPosted on behalf of Dick Steve.....Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:25:48 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3547.aspxJust an FYI about some changes.....Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:42:25 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost1621.aspxCurrently the best Internet ac.....Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:57:30 GMTneilm