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[*] posted on 6-25-2009 at 08:52 AM


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The specs say that the range is five miles maximum. That makes it more of a toy than a serious marine radio. You could communicate with nearby boats within a five mile range, but it hardly takes the place of an onboard marine radio. It is not a radio for contacting onshore family, friends or emergency services if you are out further than five miles.:no:

Should be advised that a Marine Band VHF radio is just that, Marine use only, meaning it is intended for making contact ship to ship, emergency calls to the Coast Guard, marine weather reports, ship to Port facilities, etc.. It is not intended to contact friends & relatives "on shore". In fact in the US you could be fined for this illegal practice though here in Mexico that's probably of no concern.




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[*] posted on 6-25-2009 at 09:15 AM


Beachbum1A,

Your absolutely right re use of Marine Frequencies.

In many Gringo communities in Baja, however, that I have visited the use of a VHF frequency for community anouncements is common.

Not a bad idea to have a handheld just to be able to monitor the local chit chat and occasional fish reports.

Ken

One thing to consider regarding a purchase of a handheld is how it is powered. The less expensive units (like the one discussed here) are battery powered. For $70+ you get into cigarette lighter charged lithium units with a 110v charger also. Not having to worry about dead batteries may make the extra investment worthwhile. Moving into the more expensive units also gives you water resistant units and ones that actually float if dumped overboard.

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[*] posted on 6-25-2009 at 12:25 PM


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Not a bad idea to have a handheld just to be able to monitor the local chit chat and occasional fish reports.
Ken

Or better yet, since there are no vessel towing services in Mexico like Boat US or Sea Tow, you could use it to "call home" in an emergency and you needed help on the water.




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[*] posted on 6-25-2009 at 07:33 PM


Please call for help while you are still on the water....if you reach shore (in the US) you are probably breaking the law by transmitting on land to a land station....:lol:



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