Re: [Paddlewise] placing a VHF call from a kayak

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I use "Yellow Kayak".
I figure a fishing boat operator or a Coast Guard skipper won't be impressed 
with a cool handle.

Glenn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Daly" <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] placing a VHF call from a kayak

> On 18 Nov 2004 at 16:10, Victor Okunev wrote:
>
>> The Canadian (and perhaps international) marine radio communication
>> protocol requires the calling party to supply own call sign and the
>> boat name.  I am not sure what should I use when calling from a kayak
>> using a handheld VHF radio. I don't have a call sign and the name of
>> my kayak (White Fang) is not registered anywhere.
>
> As others have said - any name is suitable.  The Canadian regs allow
> you to use any name if you are calling from an unregistered vessel.
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