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"Steve" wrote:


I was concerned about general abuse of the Marine VHF also.

However, I just spent a month up in Canadian BC waters and the respect for
proper procedure and useage of the VHF was impressive.

Anytime I heard any general 'chit-chat' on 16 (most likely fellow "Yanks")
they were quickly dressed down and that was the last you heard of them. I
suspect this may have something to do with the need to rely upon the VHF
more than Cell Phones in BC waters.

My opinion and experience, FWIW.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

No, the USCG does a good job of keeping Marine ch. 16 free of chitchat
up here in God's Country....

Bruce in alaska
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