I called the Canadian Coast Guard about 8 years ago before a paddling trip to Cape Breton, and asked about VHF use. Their response was enlightening. They told me that while it was illegal for Americans to transmit without a ship station license, they wouldn't bother us for monitoring, and they would be inclined to look the other way if we transmitted in a real emergency. I think they were glad that we could call for help, and were also able to get weather forecasts. If you bring one to Canada, just keep it turned off and out of sight when you're on land or near launching or landing, and only monitor unless it's an emergency. This way, you haven't done anything wrong, and still have the security of having the radio if you really need it. If you want to talk amongst a group, bring FRS radios -- they're legal AFAIK. -- Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_charter.net Check out my website! http://webpages.charter.net/wsmith16/home.html *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Mar 13 2007 - 07:54:58 PDT
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