Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] RFC - Radio communications for submersible dive operations

Hi Folks,

This proposal orginally went out on 22 Sep 2007.
Section 8 says you have 45 days to comment on this
proposal. You have about 15 days left.

Regards,
Ray



--- Jon Wallace <jon@psubs.org> wrote:

> 
> Hello psubbers,
> 
> Below is an RFC regarding a new guideline to require
> Marine Band (VHF)
> radios in submersibles during dive operations,
> particularly those involving
> PSUBS.ORG.  We would like your input.  Hopefully the
> text will format
> correctly as part of the email and won't require
> attachment as a file.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jon
> 
> 
> AUTHOR:         Jon Wallace
> ORGANIZATION:   PSUBS.ORG
> SUBJECT:        Radio Equipment for Submersible Dive
> Operations
> RFC ID:         PSUBS-RFC-20070001
> Reply-To:       personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> 
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> *** REQUEST FOR COMMENT ***
> ***************************
> 
> 1. Purpose.
> To standardize the radio equipment to be used for
> communication between
> support personnel and submersible pilots while the
> submersible is in
> water, but surfaced.
> 
> 2. Introduction.
> Surface communication with submersibles is an
> important safety element
> that helps both the sub-pilot and ship/shore support
> personnel coordinate
> pre-dive and post-dive activities.  This is
> particularly true in cases
> where multiple submersibles are within close
> quarters of each other and
> participating in an organized event such as the
> PSUBS convention.  The
> 2006 and 2007 PSUBS conventions hosted dive
> operations with multiple
> submersibles of varying types and capabilities. 
> Managing these events
> in the interests of safety proved to be difficult
> due to differences in
> equipment, and in some cases, no communication
> equipment at all.  It is
> to the benefit of everyone involved if a
> standardized means of
> communication can be implemented for future events.
> 
> 3. Proposal.
>  A) Marine Band (VHF) radios shall be the standard
> radio device used for
>     communications when a submersible is surfaced
> upon any body of water.
>  B) As part of the pre-dive planning, the specific
> channel used for
>     communications shall be determined and agreed
> upon by all parties.
>  C) Use of such radios shall be in accordance with
> laws and regulations
>     within the jurisdiction of the dive site.
> 
> 4. Justification.
>  A) Marine Band (VHF) radios are reasonably priced
> units that are accepted
>     as standard equipment on most surface vessels
> throughout the world.
>  B) Marine Band (VHF) radios include frequencies
> that allow access to
>     weather reports.  This can be important
> information for diving
>     operations.
>  C) Marine Band (VHF) radios include a specific
> emergency channel (16)
>     that is monitored by all seagoing traffic not
> involved in any
>     ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communication, and
> the US Coast Guard
>     within the United States coastal waters.
>  D) Marine Band (VHF) radios are available as either
> base units or hand-held
>     units which allows sub-owners flexibility when
> incorporating the radio
>     into their existing submersible or designing
> their submersible.
>  E) Marine Band (VHF) radios can be operated
> directly off of internal power
>     within the submersible, or from independent
> batteries or internal power
>     in the case of hand-held units.
>  F) Marine Band (VHF) radios have transmission power
> that exceeds most
>     other non-license type communication devices,
> thereby fostering clear
>     communications.
> 
> 5. Requirements.
>    None.
> 
> 6. Dependencies.
>    None.
> 
> 7. Enforcement.
> This is a voluntary safety standard.  However, if
> this standard is adopted
> by PSUBS.ORG, submersible owners/pilots who do not
> have the capability to
> perform surface communication via FCC approved
> Marine Band (VHF)
> frequencies will not be allowed to dive at PSUBS.ORG
> sponsored events.
> Those submersibles that do not meet this
> communication criteria are still
> encouraged to attend and participate in the static
> display portion of the
> event.
> 
> 8. Comment Deadline.
> Comments will no longer be accepted 45 days after
> the first posting of this
> proposal.
> 
> 9. Comment Evaluation.
> All comments will be evaluated for potential
> inclusion in the standard
> within 30 days after the comment deadline.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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