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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
Dee Flint wrote: "JIMMIE" wrote in message ps.com... Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call unless its in morse. Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have thought it was some kids goofing off. Dee, N8UZE Good thing you dont stand watch. |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
I haven't really been following this thread, so I'll assume it
originated by someone who thinks the code requirement (here in the USA) should be removed from the license requirements. Personally, I don't think it needs to be removed because with a little practice, anyone can do 5 WPM. In fact, I recall a young man of about 5 years old getting his license many years ago...it used to be written up in one of the chapters of the ARRL handbook. If you don't want to learn code, we have the Technician class license for that. Anyhow, where in the rules does it say a ham is required to know code to possibly save a life one day? It's just something they came up with to use in testing for a license. From the FCC rules: 97.3 Definitions. (a) The definitions of terms used in Part 97 a (4) Amateur service. A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that is, duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have thought it was some kids goofing off. Dee, N8UZE Good thing you dont stand watch. |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
"JIMMIE" wrote in message oups.com... Dee Flint wrote: "JIMMIE" wrote in message ps.com... Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call unless its in morse. Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have thought it was some kids goofing off. Dee, N8UZE Good thing you dont stand watch. Since I know Morse code, it wouldn't be a problem. Just because a light is being flashed, doesn't mean it is a distress signal. If I were standing watch, I'd make sure that I was conversant with the various distress signals that might be used. Dee, N8UZE |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
"JIMMIE" wrote in
ps.com: Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call unless its in morse. No, Only if you were in the boat. SC |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour? Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. Bring your lunch and fire extinguisher. |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
Slow Code wrote: wrote in ups.com: Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour? Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. Bring your lunch and fire extinguisher. ROFL! What a dip****. In the UK, a flashlight is a torch. Must be a plastic one. My aluminum maglight won't catch fire unless you jack it up in a 225 amp lincoln stick welder. |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
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Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour? Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call a "flashlight". Bring your lunch and fire extinguisher. This may explain your confusion: Story: http://www.local6.com/education/10097181/detail.html Rankings: http://www.local6.com/education/10097048/detail.html PA: 10th MN: 13th TN: 30th OH: 34th CA: 47th |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
wrote: wrote: Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour? Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call a "flashlight". I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals. Bring your lunch and fire extinguisher. This may explain your confusion: I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches. Cavemen carry torches. |
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Has morse code saved any lives recently?
In message .com,
writes wrote: wrote: Slow Code wrote: Ian Jackson wrote in : There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK! Have a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm "Torch used in Morse code rescue. Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to flash an SOS message in Morse code." Ian. Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was still someone out there that knew code. SC Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour? Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call a "flashlight". I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals. Bring your lunch and fire extinguisher. This may explain your confusion: I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches. Cavemen carry torches. Oops! I didn't spot that problem. I should realised that 'torch' would cause confusion among you benighted Merkins. Being British, but having a Merkin daughter-in-law, I am reasonably bilingual these days. It's very interesting how the English language has diverged. However, be assured that, in the UK, we have progressed to using flashlights and torches interchangeably these days. Ian. -- |
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