Coast Guard solicits comments on continuation of HF weather broadcasts

[Captain Smollett]

Sorry for the cross posting (posted on renegades), but thought this important enough.

Marine Radiofax Feedback Needed

From the page:

The 24 HF transmitters employed to transmit weather forecasts and warnings are not, because of their age, providing the reliability the Coast Guard expects from its radio transmitters. These particular transmitters are no longer manufactured and replacement parts generally are not available, making it difficult to repair them. If the HF weather broadcasts are to continue, the transmitters must be replaced. Significant costs will be incurred to replace the transmitters and associated infrastructure.

Before seeking funds for this undertaking, the Coast Guard must gather evidence relating to how frequently, and under what circumstances, the maritime community uses the various types of HF radio weather broadcasts. In addition, it would be helpful for the Coast Guard to learn about current and future needs of the maritime community with regard to receiving weather forecasts and warnings over HF radio, and what alternatives are being used or might become available.

So, if you use HF weather info, you might want to chime in on this.

[Parrothead]

filled out form...thanks. I know GW wants to go private pay for use on the weather I just assume have the CG send out HF and Sitor and Fax tthan have to buy a sat reciever and pay 20 bucks a month.