to VHF or not VHF ?

wiredantz to VHF or not VHF ? 01-24-2011, 07:29 PM

Fiskadoro I'd say so. I have never had... 01-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Politi-Cal Better safe than sorry. I... 01-24-2011, 07:57 PM

dsafety My radio weighs well over a... 01-24-2011, 08:33 PM

wiredantz Yes, I agree with Bob. I... 01-24-2011, 09:03 PM

poorpaddy I have high hopes that I'll... 01-24-2011, 10:51 PM

old_rookie I bought a used Uniden unit. ... 01-25-2011, 06:47 AM

mtnbykr2 It's really your life line,... 01-25-2011, 06:53 AM

Jimmyz123 http://www.expansys-usa.com/ex... 01-25-2011, 07:28 AM

dorado50 Channel 16 is for emergencies... 01-25-2011, 07:55 AM

Jimmyz123 It would be nice for some of... 01-25-2011, 08:07 AM

old_rookie Somewhere I remember reading... 01-25-2011, 08:10 AM

JoeBeck I always carry a VHF. I have... 01-25-2011, 08:27 AM

JoeBeck Yeah, I don't think you are... 01-25-2011, 08:45 AM

dorado50 The United States Power... 01-25-2011, 08:57 AM

ratdog My 2 cents: I feel much safer... 01-25-2011, 08:10 AM

01-25-2011, 07:55 AM	#10
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Channel 16 is for emergencies only,(for the most part). Its the coast guard channel. Used for reporting hazards on the water, stranded boats,etc. Its like the land #911. Very annoying when montoring 16 and some nitwit calls in for a radio check. Channel 27 is now set up for radio checks only,its supposed to be in full operation now.

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