New SAR heli operating on 5680

[mikecharlie]

New addition added to the SAR helis heard on 5680 kHz. it is G-MCGA, , and based at Sumburgh on Shetland. Sikorsky 92's

Designated to HM Coastguard, THE call sign being used so far is G-MCGA, ( unknown if this call changes for real rescue) The Bonds are still regularly heard.

I had heard on Radio Scotland a few weeks ago that that was new SAR helis for the HF Coastgurd based at Shetland, but I am sure I heard that news report that there was THREE new Helis.......or is it just the one for Shetland.?

[Tayfisher]

According to https://bristowsar.com/ there are 3 S-92s (G-MCGA, G-MCGB, G-MCGC) now at Sumburgh, the GAP contract starts on June 1st. The Stornoway contract starts on July 1st so I guess one aircraft will leave Sumburgh for Stornoway during June. Their website states each base will operate 2 S-92's.

With any luck all will be equipped with HF radios.

[mikecharlie]

Yes. I have looked up some info and found out about the three S92, and their respective call signs.

pictures of the 3 apart from the 'G-MCGC' one on the GINFO.

and I think they all must probably have HF radio. Have heard the G-MCGA one of 5680 passing info and ops onto Kinoss.

Whether or not their callsigns will change to something other than the registrations I do not know.( takes to long to say the registration)