Ya know, this talk of the usefulness of the VHF radio reminds me of similiar discussions regarding the usefulness of a HAM radio and GPS while backpacking. They are tools, nothing more, subject to failure just when you need them the most. We've gotten along without them forever, and will continue to do so. Anyone who venutures out thinking that just because I have a (fill in the blank) is a fool. Do the homework, prepare for the conditions, learn self rescue, and you won't need the electronic stuff. "Nuff said." Do I carry a VHF, Ham radio and GPS while out? You betcha. Wouldn't go without them. I also carry a rabbit's foot and a four leaf clover, too. Haven't had to use any of them for survival, yet, probably because I carry them. Superstitious, I know. While kayaking in San Diego harbor several years ago, I wasn't sure of a Navy ship's intentions, so I had a chat with the OOD. I'm sure he was quite surprised. He hadn't seen me, either. Steve Featherkile Puallup, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 07 2000 - 17:34:13 PDT
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