Hallberg-Rassy KEWA User manual

Owner's Manual
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1999 Hallberg-Rassy 46 Hull #126 | Will Kruka
SAILING
VESSEL
KEWA
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Radio and Satellite Communications ........................................................................................................... 9
Data and Voice Comm Configuration ....................................................................................................... 11
iSatPhone2 ............................................................................................................................................ 11
KVH TracPhone V3 ............................................................................................................................. 12
Emergency Calls & EPIRB Activation ...................................................................................................... 16
EPIRB ................................................................................................................................................... 16
VHF ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cell Phone ............................................................................................................................................ 16
SSB Mayday ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Satellite Communications – General Operation ....................................................................................... 18
Satellite Systems and Services ................................................................................................................... 18
Weather and Email ............................................................................................................................... 18
Voice Solutions .................................................................................................................................... 19
SSB – General Operation .......................................................................................................................... 19
SSB Nets – Pacific Mexico Focus ........................................................................................................ 19
Chubasco Net Preamble ....................................................................................................................... 23
ICOM SSB Channels ............................................................................................................................ 24
Monitoring Weather Forecasts ................................................................................................................... 29
Buoyweather.com ...................................................................................................................................... 29
OCENS ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Mexico Weather Cheatsheet ...................................................................................................................... 30
Navigation ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Expedition Chartplotting Software ............................................................................................................ 31
B&G Zeus2 Chartplotters ......................................................................................................................... 32
Detailing ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Exterior Washing ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Teak Deck .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Hull Wax/Polish ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Stainless Steel ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Mast/Boom ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Bottom ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Interior ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Directions ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Engine Room ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Bilge ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Sailing ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Mainsail ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Genoa ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
Jib .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Staysail ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Code Zero .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Heavy Air Symmetrical Spinnaker ............................................................................................................ 37
Light Air Asymmetrical ............................................................................................................................. 38
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Line ........................................................................................................... 38
Anchor Sail ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Preventer ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Motoring ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Maintenance Items .................................................................................................................................... 39
Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................... 40
Yanmar 4LH-TE 105 HP Turbocharged Diesel Auxiliary ........................................................................ 40
Cruising Range ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Changing the Oil ................................................................................................................................... 41
Westerbeke Genset .................................................................................................................................... 42
AquaDrive System ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Gori Propeller ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Gori Prop Service and Detailed Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 45
Side Power 10 HP Bow Thruster .............................................................................................................. 47
Hull, Deck and Arch .................................................................................................................................... 49
Arch ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
Electrical ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Loads ......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Chargers & Inverters ................................................................................................................................ 52
Solar .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Lightening .................................................................................................................................................. 64
Electronics With Routine Software/Firmware Updates ............................................................................ 64
Batteries .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Charging ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Mastervolt 24V Charger / 220v Inverter .............................................................................................. 60
Mastervolt 24V 110v Inverter .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Alternators and Regulators ................................................................................................................... 61
Comments on the Original Tudor Batteries .......................................................................................... 62
Electronics ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
Data Wiring Schematic ......................................................................................................................... 63
Chart Plotting ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Autopilot: Robertson AP300X ............................................................................................................. 65
Instruments: B&G Triton .................................................................................................................... 65

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Radar: B&G .......................................................................................................................................... 65
SSB: ICOM IC-M802 with AT-140 Auto Antenna Tuner ................................................................... 66
Inmarsat iSatPhone 2 ............................................................................................................................ 66
KVH TracPhone ................................................................................................................................... 66
VHF: Icom M604 ................................................................................................................................. 67
Radio Shack Wireless Temp / Atomic Clock ....................................................................................... 67
Ground Tackle, Anchoring & Docking ...................................................................................................... 68
Windlass: Vertical Lofrans Progress 2 ................................................................................................. 68
Anchors ................................................................................................................................................. 68
Mooring ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Canvas and Cushions ................................................................................................................................... 70
Bimini ................................................................................................................................................... 70
Cockpit Enclosure ................................................................................................................................ 70
Sun Awning .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Cushions ............................................................................................................................................... 70
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Primary EPIRB ACR Category II 406 EPIRB with integral GPS ....................................................... 71
Secondary EPIRB ACR RapidFix 406 EPIRB with GPS Interface ..................................................... 71
Jacklines ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Liferaft: Autoflug ALK2000R 6-Man Raft .......................................................................................... 71
MOM-8A .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Inflatable LifeSling ............................................................................................................................... 72
West Marine Throw Rope .................................................................................................................... 72
Flares .................................................................................................................................................... 72
Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................................................. 72
Emergency Handpump ......................................................................................................................... 72
Lifejackets/PFDs .................................................................................................................................. 72
Ditch Kit ............................................................................................................................................... 72
First Aid Kits ........................................................................................................................................ 73
Radar Reflector: Firdell Blipper ........................................................................................................... 73
Deck Gear Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 74
Deck Lights .......................................................................................................................................... 74
Granny Bars .......................................................................................................................................... 74
Dorade Vent Plugs ................................................................................................................................ 74
Drop Boards .......................................................................................................................................... 74
Galley ............................................................................................................................................................. 75
Force 10 – 3 Burner Stove .................................................................................................................... 75
Propane System .................................................................................................................................... 75
Magma Barbeque and Table ................................................................................................................. 75
Frigoboat Refrigerator/Freezer ............................................................................................................. 75
Electrolux Microwave .......................................................................................................................... 76
Heads ............................................................................................................................................................. 77
Electric Flush Toilets ............................................................................................................................ 77
Holding Tanks ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Water ............................................................................................................................................................. 78

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MT Freshwater AB – MT 3200 ................................................................................................................. 78
Making Water ....................................................................................................................................... 78
MT-3200 Watermaker Cleaning & Pickling ........................................................................................ 80
Water Tank Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 81
Pressure Water System ......................................................................................................................... 82
Tenders .......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Dingy ......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Kayak: Ocean Kayak Malibu TwoXL ........................................................................................................ 84
Paddleboards: Starboard Inflatables ........................................................................................................ 85
Technical Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 85
Breakers Discussion ............................................................................................................................. 85
Medications ................................................................................................................................................... 86
Stugeron / Cinnarizine .......................................................................................................................... 86
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 87
V-berth ....................................................................................................................................................... 87
Cockpit locker ........................................................................................................................................... 87
Aft deck locker ........................................................................................................................................... 87
V-berth starboard cabinets ........................................................................................................................ 87
V-berth port cabinets ................................................................................................................................. 87
Bunk-berth cabinets ................................................................................................................................... 88
Bunk-berth cabinet .................................................................................................................................... 88
Bunk-berth under bunk locker ................................................................................................................... 88
Master ........................................................................................................................................................ 88
Master ........................................................................................................................................................ 88
Fishing ........................................................................................................................................................... 89
Trolling ...................................................................................................................................................... 89
Fishing Off The Deck ................................................................................................................................ 89
Rig ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................................ 90
Entertainment System ........................................................................................................................... 90
Washing Machine: Kenny Euronova 600 Washer ............................................................................... 90
SCUBA Compressor: Nuvair ............................................................................................................... 90
Swim Ladder ........................................................................................................................................ 91
Safe ....................................................................................................................................................... 91
Climbing the Mast ................................................................................................................................ 91
Helm Step ............................................................................................................................................. 92
Squeegee ............................................................................................................................................... 92
Aft Lazarette ......................................................................................................................................... 92
Appendix I -- KEWA Inventory ................................................................................................................. 93

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Appendix II -- Assorted Specifications ....................................................................................................... 99
Appendix III -- Cheat Sheets ..................................................................................................................... 100
Guidelines for Working on KEWA .......................................................................................................... 101
Sail Rig Cheat Sheets .............................................................................................................................. 102
Staysail ............................................................................................................................................... 102
Jib & Genoa ........................................................................................................................................ 102
Pole ..................................................................................................................................................... 103
Departure / Return Cheat Sheets ............................................................................................................ 106
Arriving to the Boat When Docked .................................................................................................... 106
Basic Cruise Prep ............................................................................................................................... 107
Offshore or Extended Cruise Prep (Additional Prep Beyond Basic Prep) ......................................... 108
Upon Departure .................................................................................................................................. 109
At Destination ..................................................................................................................................... 110
Returning the Boat to the Dock .......................................................................................................... 111
Leaving the Boat at Dock (Relatively Short Term) ............................................................................ 111
Boat Servicing for Extended Stay at Dock .............................................................................................. 113
Daily / Weekly Servicing -- Exterior .................................................................................................. 114
Monthly Servicing -- Exterior ............................................................................................................ 115
Monthly Servicing -- Interior ............................................................................................................. 116
Appendix IV – Key Suppliers ................................................................................................................... 118
Appendix Y-- VHF Channels .................................................................................................................... 119
Appendix X -- NATO Phonetic Alphabet ................................................................................................ 120
Appendix IV – Seasickness Meds Discussion .......................................................................................... 121
Stugeron Information .......................................................................................................................... 121
Stugeron Side Effects ......................................................................................................................... 121
Stugeron Directions ............................................................................................................................ 122
Seasickness Medications for Kids ...................................................................................................... 126

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Introduction
KEWA is a blue water sailing vessel designed, meticulously outfitted, continually
upgraded, and rigorously maintained for serious coastal and offshore cruising. She was
designed by Frers and built by Hallberg-Rassy in Ellos, Sweden in 1999. The hull
number 126. HR46s were manufactured between 1995 and 2005, after which the HR46
was replaced with the HR48 and subsequently the HR50.
KEWA has extensive cruising experience, having crossed the Atlantic and been sailed up
and down the US East Coast and to the Caribbean. She has also sailed extensively on the
US and Mexico Pacific Coast, from Seattle, Washington to Ixtapa, Mexico. This
experience has confirmed how well founded the boat is and resulted in the configuration,
outfitting and upgrades that make the boat safe, and a true comfort and pleasure when
you leave the dock whether only for a day sail or for extensive offshore cruising.
I love technology and electronics and, accordingly, KEWA is outfitted for maximum
safety, flexibility, comfort, and enjoyment.
This is a living document designed to serve as a general operating guide for cruising and
maintaining KEWA, and to also comment on relevant information related to the
inventory, configuration, upgrading and servicing of the boat. I’ve also included certain
cruising information related to the US and Mexico Pacific West Coast.
Visit www.sail-kewa.com for additional information.
KEWA’s logo was made with the Zapfino font:
KEWA
Pumps
Head feed (x2)
Head maceratir/drain (x2)
A/c / forward shower sump
Utility bilge
Emergency bilge
Manual bilge
Manual galley freshwater
Refrigerator drain out (transient)

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Engine sump well (transient)
Engine oil change
Fridge circulation
Seawater deck wash
A/c
Watermaker feed
Watermaker high pressure (Balmar and General Pump Model WM3015C)
House freshwater
Master shower drain
Using the dock water flush system
1.#Run#dock#hose#to#cockpit#locker#and#hook#up#to#hose/fitting.#
2.#In#engine#room,#open#sea#chest#strainer#thru#hull.#
3.#Open#fresh#flush#valve#on#sea#chest.#All#other#sea#chest#valves#should#be#in#
closed#position#at#this#time.#
4.#On#the#dock,#open#the#water#hose#valve#one#half#turn.#That’s#plenty#of#flow#
for#all#systems.####
5.#Open#the#valve#on#the#sea#chest#for#the#system#you#want#to#run#or#flush.#
6.#Turn#on#system#and#flush#for#approximately#10#minutes.#You#can#run#all#
systems#at#once#if#desired.#
7.#When#flushing#is#done,#turn#off#system/s#and#close#appropriate#sea#chest#
valve/s.#Excess#water#from#dock#hose#continues#to#flow#out#through#t-hull.#
8.#Turn#off#dock#hose#water.#
9.#Turn#off#sea#chest#strainer#thru#hull.#
10.#Turn#off#fresh#flush#valve#on#sea#chest.#
11.#Disconnect#dock#hose.

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Staging Notes
Add how to update and read weather section
2019 12 28 0945 24v house = -184.9ah 24.03v
Drawing 7am with solar putting in ~5a
Fridge, freezer, B&G, VHF and PC on
Falcon software on PC for iSatDock2 station 2021 12 29

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Radio and Satellite Communications
With the following communications systems on board, KEWA is well outfitted for
communications from literally almost any location on earth:
• Single Sideband Radio
• VHF radios (one fixed, 1 handheld)
• Portable INMARSAT iSatPhone2 satellite phone
o Phone calls
o Voice mail
o Text messaging
o Limited data connectivity for email and weather forecasts (think 9600
baud)
o Complete with docking station with fixed external antenna
• KVH V30 TracPhone satellite dish for ful internet connectivity, including
o Voice over IP (VOIP) phone
o Voice mail
o Full internet data communications
Basic operation of each of these systems is reviewed in detail later in this manual.

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Data and Voice Comm Configuration
iSatPhone2
• Handheld INMARSAT voice and communications
• Docking station with fixed external antenna USB connection
• Dedicated OCENS Sidekick wireless wifi internet access point (SSID: Sidekick-
d32)
• Essentially global coverage
• Billing: My current base plan provides for 10 minutes per month. Utilization
beyond that <<<costs>>>.
The mobile iSatPhone2, when placed in the docking station, serves as the backup voice
and data comm system for KEWA, in addition to providing for handheld mobile
communications if required. Data throughput is relatively low (on the order of <<<9600
baud>>>) and in practice is usable for very limited/focused OCENS email and optimized
weather updates from OCENS.
The docking station provides power and is connected to a dedicated fixed antenna
mounted on the arch. On board phone service is provided by linking the iSatPhone2 at
the patch panel in the comm locker to the POTS telephone handset mounted at the nav
station, or directly accessing the handset or speaker phone in the comm locker.
Additionally, the docking station has a USB connection which is connected to a wireless
access point (Sidekick). OCENS Mail and OCENS Weathernet on the PC are the client
programs optimized for use with the Sidekick.
Password is <<<see security document>>>.
Commented [WK1]: update

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Figure 1 World INMARSAT iSATPhone2 Coverage
KVH V30 TracPhone
• Fixed mount satellite internet connectivity for data and voice
• Controller mounted in Comm Locker above freezer
• Includes built-in Wifi (SSID: KEWASatellite)
• Includes built-in 4-port ethernet switch
• POTS (plane old telephone system) handset mounted at Nav Station (phone
number is [phone]
• Very broad, but not complete, global coverage
• Billing: <<<cost>>>
•
• Ethernet switch for hardwire ethernet connections
• eero router (SSID: KEWA eero)
Administration consists of connecting to the KEWASatellite wifi and then either running
the V30 app or using a browser to go to kvhonboard.com to login as admin
Upgraded to new, second-generation system, V30, in November 2021. The TracPhone is
quite remarkable. A very small satellite dome mounted atop the arch provides high-
throughput internet access (6/2 Mbps download/upload). In practice, it provides cell
phone LTE-type data speeds. The biggest issue, therefore, is avoiding a runaway bill
situation by blowing through the data plan due to the ease of downloading large amounts
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unlimited up to 1GB and then automatically steps down to a metered, but much slower
plan once the limit is reached.
The system, located in the comm locker above the freezer runs off 24v power, fused at
5a. It takes about x minutes to boot up, depending on a variety of factors.
In addition to a built-in wireless in the V30 control unit, KEWA has an eero router to
provide wifi access throughout the boat. There also is a hardwire ethernet connector
installed at the port cockpit nav table. Connecting a hardwire dock ethernet cable to this
connector feeds into the comm locker where an ethernet switch provides the selection
between the shore internet or the satellite internet feeding into the ethernet switch and
router installed in the comm locker.

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V30 is Ku-band and global coverage is shown below.

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TracPhone Billing Plans
TracPhone Utilization
I use tppMeter running on Windows 7 to monitor network activity and data consumption.
KVH provides a website for utilization and billing, but it usually takes a day to be
updated (https://www.myebill.com/index.asp?page=home).

Emergency Calls & EPIRB Activation
Do NOT issue a MAYDAY unless you are prepared to abandon the boat. If the
situation is serious, but not so dire that the boat should be abandoned, then issue a
PAN-PAN instead of a MAYDAY.
If the situation is a MAYDAY, activate the EPIRB first and then attempt the voice
communications approaches listed below. Prioritized order:
1. EPIRB.
2. VHF (if coastal, otherwise try SSB first).
3. SSB (unless offshore, in which case SSB should be tried before VHF unless
other boats are visible or known to be nearby).
4. KVH TracPhone or iSatPhone2 satellite phone.
5. Cell phone if close to shore.
EPIRB
Activate only when lives are at stake. Realize that activation very likely means
abandoning the ship.
1. Remove from bracket near companionway steps
2. Unwind lanyard on back of EPIRB and secure
3. When the EPIRB is out of the bracket, but in water, it will activate. <<Note
determine if unit MUST be in water or if the switch will activate when out
of water>> Flip switch on top all the way back (the small tab on the side of
the switch will break).
4. The EPIRB is now activated and will send a signal for 48 hours, until the
battery dies. If in the life raft, the EPIRB should be secured via the lanyard
and set outside of the life raft to float in the water. If on KEWA, ensure that
the EPIRB is in the open (i.e., not below decks or underneath the dodger).
VHF
1. Switch to channel 16 and issue a MAYDAY per the mayday script in the
SSB section below. If in coastal US waters, the channel should be well
monitored by the Coast Guard and other boaters.
Cell Phone
US Coast Guard
To advise of a vessel emergency anywhere: 800-246-7236 (CAMSPAC)
In Pacific: 415-669-2000
North of Equator: 800-331-6176

Pacific SAR Coordinator Commander
U.S. Coast Guard
Pacific Area
Alameda, California Overall responsibility for areas covered by RCC Alameda,
RCC Seattle, RCC Honolulu and RCC Juneau. [phone]
RCC Alameda Commander
Eleventh Coast Guard District
Alameda, California and Eastern Pacific Ocean waters assigned by international
convention off the Coast of Mexico. [phone]
Mexico
When using a US cell phone in Mexico:
§ To call a Mexican number, directly dial the # without any zeros, country
prefixes or the “1” required for international dialing to Mexican cell phones.
§ When dialing the US from Mexico, precede the number with “001” or “+1”.
USA
IAMAT
1623 Military Rd. #279
Niagara Falls, NY 14304-1745
tel: [phone]
SSB Mayday
1) Power on ICOM IC-M802 SSB via power switch on front panel (no breaker
required to be turned on). Disconnect headphones if you want to hear via the
speaker.
2) Press “1” and “ENT” to select the distress channel (2182 kHz)
3) Press mic button and say:
a) MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY
b) This is KEWA, KEWA, KEWA, Whiskey Delta Charlie 6103
c) MAYDAY KEWA
d) Report LAT and LON and any other location information (general vicinity,
distance from nearest landmark, etc.)
e) State nature of the distress (boat holed, medical emergency, etc.)
f) State number of adults and children on board, and conditions of any injured
g) Estimate present sea worthiness of the boat (okay, damaged but stable,
sinking, etc.)

h) KEWA Coast Guard Registration number 1078844
i) 48-foot fiberglass sloop sailboat, white hull with blue stripe
j) Sloop rig with auxiliary diesel power
k) I will be listening on VHF channel 16 and SSB frequency 2182
(if channel 2 then 4125, 3 = 6215, 4 = 8291, 5 = 12290, 6 = 16420)
l) This is KEWA over.
4) Release mic and wait for ~30 seconds and repeat if no answer.
5) If no answer after several tries, try SSB channels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Satellite Communications – General Operation
KEWA is configured with two separate satellite communications systems. The first
is a fixed installation of an KVH TracPhone and the second is a handheld
INMARSAT iSatPhone2 with a fixed installation docking station.
Between these two systems, it is possible to communicate via voice and data pretty
much anywhere on earth, including email and internet connectivity.
Both systems work solidly. The TracPhone brings reasonably fast internet
connectivity to KEWA. The thing that requires careful management is data
utilization. I use an application on the PC called tbbMeter that is a good tool to
monitor real-time utilization as well as setting off an alarm when data utilization
exceeds the amount designated in the alarm.
Satellite Systems and Services
Weather and Email
OCENS software is designed for cruising weather and email. It is very efficient in
data utilization and offers great weather solutions in particular.
OCENS WeatherNet Software
WeatherNet runs on the PC. It requires some form of internet access so wifi needs
to be active and connected to shore wifi, cellular hotspot or the TracPhone. If none
of those is available or desirable, then the SatCom breaker should be turned on and
the PC connected to the Sidekick-d32 router for dial-up using the iSatPhone2.
Once the desired weather information has been selected, you tell it to Download
and then Go, and if you are already connected to the internet via it will immediately

download or if you are connected to the Sidekick, WeatherNet will use the
iSatPhone2 for dial-up access. It will dial, download, and hang-up. Upon exiting
the download window, WeatherNet will into the analysis software (GRIB Explorer
and NetMapper).
BuoyWeather
I also like BuoyWeather, an internet website that provides very useful, local
forecasts for any coordinates you select. In addition to being able to access the
website directly when you are connected to the internet, you can also subscribe to a
forecasts for one or more specific coordinates and the forecasts are push out to you
via very efficient and concise emails which can be easily retrieved while underway.
Email
In addition to very efficient, cruising oriented weather forecasts, OCENS also offers
email service. The client engine loads when Windows starts and from it you can
access the email editor/reader (it uses Thunderbird) as well as execute the process
to download and send emails. Similar to WeatherNet, you either need direct
internet connectivity or use the dial-up iSatPhone2 via the Sidekick router.
• KEWA’s OCENS email account is: [email protected]
Voice Solutions
SSB – General Operation
Ships Radio Call Sign: WDC6103 (Whiskey – Delta – Charlie 6103)
Restricted Operators License: RR00029422
Turn off both inverters, the fridge and freezer, and the 12v PC power supply as all
these devices generate noise interference (like an engine running in the background
or like a whirly bird falling from the sky).
SSB Nets – Pacific Mexico Focus
UTC
Summer
UTC
Winter
Net
Ch 1
Ch 2
Comments
1330
1430
Sonrisa
135
Ham
1400
1400
Amigo
105
78
SSB

1530
1530
Chubasco
149
Ham
0055
0055
Southbound
105
91
SSB
SSB Mexico Cruising Nets
NAME
FREQ
Band
Zulu
Summer
Zulu
Winter
COVERAGE
COMMENTS
TYPE
USB
/
LSB
Southbound
8.122
00:55
00:55
Mexico
Weather at 01:00
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri,Sat
SSB
USB
Southbound
4.054
01:15
Mexico
Switches after complete on 8 megs
SSB
USB
Pacific Seafarers
14.300
03:00
03:00
South Pacific
Warm up (03:00) and roll
call(03:25) for underway vessels
HAM
USB
Central American Breakfast Club
7.083
13:00
13:00
Central America
not sure about time changes
HAM
LSB
Picante
6.212
13:30
Mexico
Net Controls Puerto Vallarta
SSB
USB
Sonrisa
3.968
13:30
14:30
Mexico
Weather at 13:45 Summer /
14:45UTC summer
HAM
USB
Panama Connection
8.107
13:30
13:30
SW Caribbean
SSB
USB
Amigo
8.122
14:00
14:00
Mexico
Weather at 14:15
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Sat
SSB
USB
Pan Pacific Net
8.143
14:00
14:00
Central America
alternatives of 8137 and 8155
Covers the Pacific from So. Mexico
to Panama to Ecuador and the
Galapagos and occasionally
further out towards So. Pac
SSB
USB
NW Caribbean Radio
6.209
14:00
14:00
NW Caribbean
alternative of 6D - 6516
SSB
USB
Amigo
4.149
4B
14:30
14:30
Mexico
Shifts here after Summer Passage
Radio gives weather
SSB
USB
Chubasco
7.192
15:30
Mexico
warm up
HAM
LSB
Baja Calif Net
7.233.5
15:00
16:00
Mexico
Weather 15:15 / 16:15 Summer
Passage radio M-Thur
HAM
LSB
Manana
14.340
18:30
18:30
Mexico
HAM
USB
Maritime Mobile Service Net
14.300
17:00
Carib & Pacific
From 17:00 - 03:00
HAM
USB
Inter Continental Net
14.300
14:00
14:00
Carib & Pacific
From 14:00 - 17:00
HAM
USB
Source: Southbound Yahoo Group
Changes or additions pls send
updates to the moderators
updated 04-05-10