> -----Original Message----- > Subject: [Paddlewise] VHF > > What waterproof VHF radio do you like best for carrying on your PFD? > What general discussion do you have regarding VHF radios? I carry a Standard Horizon HX471S It seemed the best choice at the time. I do like that it has AM & FM capability in addition to FRS, and if you've a mind to you can monitor the aeronautical bands. > On inland waters, lakes, rivers etc, are cell phones or VHF radios > equally effective? So far the inland waters comments have not pertained to what I think of as inland waters - navigable waterways such as canals, rivers & lakes that connect to the sea and can support commercial traffic. In these waters I think a VHF is more effective because most craft on the water will be monitoring. I can't quite fathom using a cell phone to try to call someone on near land, explain where I was and wait for them to muster some on-water assistance. I guess it would be great if you had to bail out somewhere and wanted to call for a ride, or call ahead so the pizza is ready in port. Now that I've written that, what I think is that they are both good - for different scenarios. -- Jennifer Pivovar jpivovar_at_headwinds.org *************************************************************************** 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 May 19 2010 - 13:20:05 PDT
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