Speaking as an amateur radio operator, the problem with shortwave (HF) radio is that the antenna needs to be fairly large because of the lower frequencies used. For example, I have a small ham transceiver that's the size of a paperback book, but it needs a wire antenna of at least 22 feet. So, although HF is difficult from a kayak, it could be used on shore. Bruce Flagstaff, Arizona *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 09 2004 - 06:54:20 PDT
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