I'd suggest both an SSB (including transmit) and a sat phone if you go
offshore.

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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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How about SSB, Bubbles? You could contact someone in Kenya if the
little
guy needs a diaper change.


If our cruising range extends next year, and that's our plan, an SSB is
more cheap safety gear worth buying and fun as well.
Scotty is busy crying over this stuff because he can't afford it.

RB
35s5
NY