"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Nutsy.

When was your last two Coastal cruises? To where?

You are right though, they are a great safety feature. Actually they get
a better CG response than the VHF.

A Sat Phone???? What the heck ?? Do you know how much a month it costs to
have a Sat Phone Activated ...... let's not even calc the rate per call!
Now where on the East or West Coast of the Continental US is there an area
without cellular service??

Okay I can readily see a Sat Phone for an ocean crossing... those you can
lease. Bob rarely crosses the friggin' Bay!

"Can You Hear Me Now??.... Good!"

CM