vic esposito
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| 02/28/2008 12:03 AM |
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| I have not heard anyone talk about the radio that IHBA is requiring all boats to install. Anyone hear anything?
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Sparky Rose
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| 02/28/2008 5:23 AM |
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| Vic word is it will be a receiver only like what the sprint car guys have so the starter or the officials can talk to you. The idea is to not only save the starters vocal cords after a long weekend but also to alert you to a redlit course or system malfunction once you have started your boat. I think it will be a valued tool in alot of ways not only for the things I've mentioned but if say a fire started on your boat when you start it you could be alerted instead of wondering why Rescue is headed at you or smoke fills the capsule. Charlie said the cost would be under $100 or you can rent one at the track. Sparky
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Duane Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 02/28/2008 5:37 AM |
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| Per my post in the meeting thread:
All capsule drivers will be required to have radio communication so the Starter and Rescue can talk to you. The company to provide these is call Raceceiver http://www.raceceiver.com/c~5.php they cost only $99
Sorry I have not recieved the additional info as promiss nor have I been able to follow up on my part...
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bp
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| 02/28/2008 5:58 AM |
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| anyone know what the difference is between the "drivers ear bud", and the plain "ear bud", besides $70.00? seems like you would need some kinda ear buds to hear the $99.00 radio???
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racertaz
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Jak Young
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| 02/29/2008 4:31 AM |
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| What radio frequency, or frequencies will be used?
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Duane Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 02/29/2008 4:50 AM |
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From what I understand, the basic unit is tunable to any channel, which channel chosen is up to the location of the venue. The FCC regulates frequencies so each location could be different. The IHBA will conduct a radio check at each pre race drivers meeting to make sure everyone is in tune.
There is an option offered by Race Receiver, they do have a duel channel radio which allows the option for you to tune in your radio channel. Keep in mind it has to be in the same radio band… analog will not talk to digital nor will FM to AM… (there is more to frequencies but that not the conversation)
This could also be part of the Tech inspection to insure everyone has communication with IHBA officials.
This will allow driver will have both communications with the crew and IHBA.
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bp
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| 02/29/2008 5:51 AM |
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| is the "ace" in the ihba pdf a 2 channel? or is that the "tru-scan" on racecever's website? |
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Jak Young
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| 02/29/2008 3:13 PM |
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Admin1 said...
From what I understand, the basic unit is tunable to any channel, which channel chosen is up to the location of the venue. The FCC regulates frequencies so each location could be different. The IHBA will conduct a radio check at each pre race drivers meeting to make sure everyone is in tune.
There is an option offered by Race Receiver, they do have a duel channel radio which allows the option for you to tune in your radio channel. Keep in mind it has to be in the same radio band… analog will not talk to digital nor will FM to AM… (there is more to frequencies but that not the conversation)
This could also be part of the Tech inspection to insure everyone has communication with IHBA officials.
This will allow driver will have both communications with the crew and IHBA.
Duane, I'm aware of the FCC's requirements for licensing requirements having had several for businesses in the past. My reason for asking was that while I have no problem with getting a Race Radio for the boat given I agree it's a good thing for Safety, it seems a waste to get others for key crew if it's not necessary given the increase in fuel & travel costs and all (we already have a number of radios).
Maybe I'm a 'Cheep Skate' from Missouri, but, ....... Every Little Bit of Saving Helps Keep a Program Going.
Jak
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Scott Burrows
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| 02/29/2008 4:21 PM |
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Jak, I believe the crew radios are optional.
For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship PackageIHBA National Rescue Coordinator Board of Directors, T.C.E.U. Search and Recovery IHBA Team Rescue |
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For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship Package
http://www.ihbaracing.com/rescue.htm
IHBA National Rescue CoordinatorBoard of Directors, T.C.E.U. Search and RecoveryIHBA Team Rescue |
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fltflyn
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| 02/29/2008 4:27 PM |
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Does it have to be that scanner? What if I already have one that we use with our Craftsman truck team?
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Duane Sims
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| 02/29/2008 5:31 PM |
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fltflyn said...Does it have to be that scanner? What if I already have one that we use with our Craftsman truck team?
As long as the driver can hear the starter or rescue it does't realy matter what it is. It just required that the IHBA Officail can communicate to the driver through a radio not by yelling or screaming!!!
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fltflyn
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| 02/29/2008 7:19 PM |
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10-4. Thanks
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vic esposito
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| 02/29/2008 10:22 PM |
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Duane,
I'm pretty sure ALL boats need the radio.
On another note, I was walking down Market Street in San Francisco this afternoon and saw that I could buy a 40 watt boom box for $39.00. So I started thinkin, hey I could take it out of the boat between rounds and walk around with it on my shoulder, like in that movie "What's up sucka", and still save about $70.00 to.
Just a thought
vic
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Jak Young
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| 03/01/2008 12:18 AM |
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scottyb said...Jak, I believe the crew radios are optional.
Scotty, I understand that ... am just wondering if the radios we already have can be used by the crew.
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lhkindley
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| 03/01/2008 3:33 AM |
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I normally don't post, but this issue has my full attention. What is going to happen while our driver is watching the light, running down the track, if someone is yapping in their ear during this time.
Any time you have several people with a mic, it,s like hollywood time. Have you ever listened to the association radio during races? I'm not against safety, but I can't see any safety in having 3 different people able to interrupt my driver's thoughts at the wrong time.
We have an understanding that if my driver hears anything on his radio, he is to abort the run.
What if the starter is talking to the next set of boats during the run? What if tower wants to tell the starter something or rescue says something?
I don't know who came up with this idea, but there sure should be a lot of thought put into when the radio can be used. If my driver is bothered during a run, you damn well will be hearing from me.
Thanks for letting me vent my frustrations with all the new fangled inventions.
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Scott Burrows
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| 03/01/2008 4:10 AM |
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Larry, they will not be on our primary channel. They will be on a dedicated channel. The only chatter they will hear is what they are meant to hear. Will there be a few hitches along the way? I'm sure.
This will be a work in progress. Nobody is saying it is perfect right out of the box. There may be a few things that need to be tweaked or adjusted as we go along. It is an attempt to improve on something and help everybody have a better racing experience.
For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship Package
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For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship Package
http://www.ihbaracing.com/rescue.htm
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Larry Wickizer
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| 03/01/2008 7:26 AM |
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Scotty,
So do I need to purchase a radio now? I would really like to rent one for the weekend, since I only race one IHBA event a year, and the rest of the time I race CDBA?
The documentation only shows 8 channels on the crew chief unit. So that will take care of the big boys, but what about us little guys who need to talk to our crews also. Who gets the 8 channels?
Larry Wickizer 
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Scott Burrows
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| 03/01/2008 2:27 PM |
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It was stated at the meeting that there would be radios available for rent.
For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship Package
IHBA National Rescue Coordinator Board of Directors, T.C.E.U. Search and Recovery IHBA Team Rescue |
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For IHBA Rescue Sponsorship Package
http://www.ihbaracing.com/rescue.htm
IHBA National Rescue CoordinatorBoard of Directors, T.C.E.U. Search and RecoveryIHBA Team Rescue |
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Larry Wickizer
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| 03/01/2008 4:38 PM |
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Thanks.
For river racers, will we tell the ramp boss our times, or still communicate to the starter?
Sorry to be a pain in your side. I was going to say “BUTT”, but I wanted to keep it clean.
Larry
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