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Michael:
If you go offshore get a VHF. There is no other way to get help offshore in
an emergency. Most people do not realize that there is no equipment to
locate the direction of a cellphone call, they can only trace and locate a
VHF call.
The reason for a vhf is that most rescue vessels have radio direction
finders. There is no capability of locating a cell phone call. Therefore
hours will pass if you have an emergency and radio for help with a cellphone.
If you are offshore they may never find you. With VHF they can triangulate
your position.
A lot of the individuals asking whether they need a VHF or cellphone are
usually looking for an excuse to get a cellphone. They are not as concerned
about being located in an emergency. Others may already have cellphones and
are trying to excuse the need for spending money on a vhf.
Best
SF
In a message dated 2/28/00 4:46:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, HandyM2@aol.com
writes:
<< OK, seems I've been lucky with my cell phone and pottering.
What is the best deal on a VHF? Detail why you think it is the best deal.
For that matter I may upgrade my GPS, what is the best value in GPS
nowadays?
One that you could have online maps would be nice. <G> Land, Lakes as well
as coastal waters would be outstanding. BTW I think of the Bahamas as
Coastal Waters.
Sigh, Electronics are sneaking aboard my Potter.... Next I'll let Work put
a
beeper on me.....
Michael
P19 Traveller
Columbia SC
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