Originally Posted by lundavra:
“I would not have it would be impossible to put the noon shipping forecast on DAB as a secondary service. But why is the shipping forecast necessary, hardly anyone uses it. The MCA put out forecasts on VHF all day, most vessels have electronic systems to get the forecasts and gale warnings.”
“I would not have it would be impossible to put the noon shipping forecast on DAB as a secondary service. But why is the shipping forecast necessary, hardly anyone uses it. The MCA put out forecasts on VHF all day, most vessels have electronic systems to get the forecasts and gale warnings.”
See my post above yours ... I can give you the names of at least 20 people who listen to the LW shipping forecast ---- not everyone carries a marine VHF radio around with them and they are not always on their boats.
They use the forecast to plan ahead ...
Regards



