Death of the HF marine forecast?

By John Konrad On May 9, 2007

Today’s MITAGS newsletter has a story about the USCG’s request for public information regarding the use of HF services including radio facsimile, voice, SITOR and weather services.

Unfortunately, the infrastructure necessary to provide these services has exceeded its life expectancy. The equipment is no longer manufactured, repairs are difficult to accomplish, and spare parts are generally not available. Due to the significant costs associated with the continuance of HF radio services, the U.S. Coast Guard is seeking further information that details the extent to which these services are used… (read more)

With new technologies like WLO’s internet services…. is a traditional HF system necessary? If you feel strong about this topic be sure to send your comments to the USCG by following the link below.

USCG seeks comments on continuation of HF weather broadcasts – Deadline Aug 24, 2007
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Comment on our Maritime Forum.

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John Konrad

Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks, Editor In Chief of this blog and author of the book Fire On The Horizon. He is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships from ports around the world. John currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and two children.