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Update: Got my first solo inspection job done in the Gulf last week
I keep seeing guys rush through their pre-dive checks on the boat, especially the comms test. They just do a quick 'can you hear me' and call it good. On my job off Pensacola, I spent a full 5 minutes testing every channel and running through the full emergency call list with topside. Sure enough, my main channel had a weird crackle that cleared up after we switched. That extra time saved me from a potential blackout situation 90 feet down when I needed to call for a tool adjustment. It's such a simple thing, but skipping it can turn a small problem into a big one real fast. How do you guys run your comms checks to make sure they're actually solid?
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emery_lopez13d ago
That full emergency call list part is smart, what's on yours?
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grace_bailey13d ago
Smart" feels like overkill to me, emery_lopez. I just keep the basics in my phone contacts.
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patriciareed2d ago
Used to think a quick mic check was enough. That story about the crackle on the main channel is a real eye-opener. Gonna start doing the full list from now on.
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