Originally Posted By: AKSAR
...Don't get me wrong, I think marine handheld VHF radios are a great idea. I always carry one when sea kayaking. Just don't get your expectations too high! And try to get that Mayday off before you are in the water.
Agree with that. In my case the initial call should go out on VHF and UHF air control frequencies. That said, the primary signalling device in my vest is an ACR ResQLink PLB. As indicated, the marine VHF radio is limited to ships in proximity; as the two subjects of this Texas Gulf sinking found, there may be no one listening. That said, I normally work off a very busy west coast port (Navy and commercial) so there should be someone there to hear a call. Coast Guard helo's are also Ch.16 capable. It's very nice capability to have.
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Okay, what’s your point??