RDF is nice to have if it covers the MW band, but it is very very nice to
have if it covers the VHF band. This allows you to get a bearing on other
boats, not just shore stations.
Steve

"purple_stars" wrote in message
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i know everyone uses gps. enough said.

but i also know that a lot of cruisers (most ? all ? all of the smart
ones ?!) use alternate methods of finding their position and navigating
to both keep their skills current in case of emergency, to double check
the gps equipment, etc, etc. some use celestial navigation, everyone
uses piloting skills, and on and on.

but do you still use RDF ?

if so, could you talk a little about what equipment you keep on board
for it ?

most of the RDF equipment i've seen looks really old!