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Re: two-way radios

Posted By: Wayne Smith
Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 9:03 p.m.

In Response To: two-way radios (Mike Hamilton)

Mike,

I use a handheld VHF all the time to communicate between lead and sweep. Wouldn't want to be without it now that I have one. The airwaves are for everybody who uses them responsibly. Don't feel intimidated.

Not only can you communicate with your group and other vessels, you can also monitor in busy channels, which lets you know what the big boys are up to. No surprises this way. And you of course know about calling for help with one, which was the original reason I bought it.

Standard, ICOM, and Raytheon all make "submersible" models. Keep in mind that "waterproof" is only splashproof. The "submersible" models are the only ones that can be carried on a kayak without a drybag. I have a Standard HX150S, which needs a drybag, but even so, I think it's great.

Wayne

Messages In This Thread

two-way radios
Mike Hamilton -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 12:53 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Craig Bumgarner -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 1:30 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Mike Hamilton -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 2:20 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Wayne Smith -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 9:03 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Carl Tjerandsen -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 10:39 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Hugh -- Wednesday, 15 November 2000, at 7:43 a.m.

Re: two-way radios
Vinny -- Saturday, 18 November 2000, at 8:12 p.m.

Re: two-way radios
Bill Bradshaw -- Sunday, 19 November 2000, at 5:06 p.m.

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