WHO Remembers Mighty MO ???
Now with cell phones so popular who remembers the blind vet who monitored ch16 and did his best to help boaters??
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There are lots of threads here about Mighty Mo. Here's a couple:
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ead.php?t=5398 https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ad.php?t=16897 |
Thanks for sharing—sounds like an amazing man who would've probably inspired me to listen on the radio.
Is there anyone like him still around? I think most of what I've read is that VHF is mostly just monitored for safety these days. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
Mighty Mo
I remember Mighty Mo, and can't tell you how many times he kept us from getting wet. Plus as I understand it he assisted many boaters with other issues especially coordinating with Marine Patrol and others for assistance.
Rest in Peace Mighty Mo, Bill |
His best reports were of severe lightning approaching the area.
Being blind & ingenious, his method was quite simple, he'd listen to lower frequency of an AM radio and listen for the intensity of the interference (crackling sound) caused by an approaching storm :). |
Its amazing. When I was a kid in the 80s/90s CH16 was so alive. Everyone had one. On a busy Saturday you could hardly get a word in on it!
Now, I bet I yelled MAYDAY - I would get - Crickets. Does MP even monitor it anymore? |
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The problem with raising MP today is that if that particular patrol boat is underway, or in some obscure Cove they will not hear you. Thus I have found it to be "hit or miss". It is rather sad, as I have had a couple of occasions whereby we became the "Samaritan" and I could not raise a MP boat. Calling Concord took more time to explain what the situation was and for them to figure out my approximate location than anyone should have to do as opposed to a 2 way conversation with the responders. |
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I thought if you had a VHF radio on board, it was mandatory to have it on and tuned to Ch. 16. When sailing on SF Bay, Ch. 16 was always on and it was mandatory to respond to emergency calls if you were in the immediate area. Is this no longer the case?
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I do know that some of the marina offices have VHF radios but they generally use other channels and do not monitor channel 16 |
Mighty Mo
Radio on pleasure craft was never required
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Having your VHF on 16 is definately not mandatory but if I am in the boat it is ALWAYS one of the 3 channels I scan.
And yes, maritime Code is if you see a boat in distress you (as a good Captain) are duty bound to lend assistance in whatever fashion you are capable. |
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My family and I have boated all over the east coast since 1970. We did so always monitoring ch. 16 and kept out of trouble by doing so. People serious about keeping their ears to the ground for weather and other critical issues will continue to monitor 16. From 2001 to 2010 Shep Browns monitored 16 in the store and were often able to be of service in many ways.
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Does anybody ever see Brian from Sheps now?
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Back in the day...
We would be up in Center Harbor or near Long Island and be the radio go between for Mo and Marine Patrol or a Boater and MP. We relayed many messages for stranded boaters for Mo. He was a special caring voice for the boaters on Winni and we will never forget him
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I remember Mighty Mo! Wow...thank you for that blast from the past! He was an iconic part of this Lake’s boating culture.
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Great Guy!
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Mighty Mo
Some of you may not know how he got his name. Mighty Mo (Bill) served on the USS Missouri during the Korean war. He was justly proud of that.
The nick nave of the Missouri was the Mighty Mo. Mighty Mo kept and eye (or maybe better said "ear") out for the boaters on the Lake. I would sometimes contact him and he would watch out for my girls when they were underway. Before he passed he gave me a really neat present. A ships compass probably stolen from one of the Battleships small boats. Coool! Rest in peace, My friend. Misty Blue |
Some knit-whit was just on Channel 16 talking with someone about Mighty Mo! Mighty Mo respected the use of Channel 16 as an emergency channel! Take your idle chit-chat off frequency!
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Mighty Mo (Bill Whall)
During my years on the Marine Patrol, I grew to appreciate Mighty Mo's many talents. He knew the lake better than most and there were many times where he guided me to a boat in distress and saved response time. His weather reports and warnings were a big help to all of us. I had never actually met him, though we both lived in Melvin Village, until one day, by accident, I entered the barber shop in Wolfeboro. There were a couple of gents waiting and one in the chair. I said hello to them and was astounded when the man in the chair said "Hello, Marine 9". He had recognized my voice! We introduced ourselves and thus began what turned out to be a lasting friendship. A sad day when he passed.
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As a long time boater here - I am FULLY AWARE of the purpose of Ch16. However, I think that you have (respectfully) - your wires crossed as Ch 16 appears no longer an emergancy channel for this lake. I have & I have heard many others attempt to raise MP - which I know for a fact have VHF’s in their boats - to no avail !! Please do not lecture me on radio ettiquitte nor off handidly refer to me as a “nit-whit” until we have met. |
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Yes it is
Channel 16 VHF is a marine VHF radio frequency designated as an international distress frequency. Primarily intended for distress, urgency and safety priority calls, the frequency may also carry routine calls used to establish communication before switching to another working channel.
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Did someone say Dodo?
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