Re: [Paddlewise] SPOT - A few observations

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:25:43 -0700
> Had to be VHF, I think, Steve.  Don't think UHF was ever used for civilian
> aircraft communications, although see below for use of UHF for military
> comms:  Here is Wiki on the subject:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_emergency_frequency

Is there any handheld VHF that operates on this 121.5 Mhz frequency? I know
that bigger units installed on yachts can, but handhelds?
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