On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:28:08 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote:

I just called a marine electronics shop and they said to "just do a
radio check". Couldn't tell me if there was a preferred channel in
this area such as is reported for the West Coast (22 A).

Maybe if I'd bought the radio from them

Make a call to a specific vessel or shore station (marina, yacht club,
SEATOW, etc.), on either ch 16 or 9.

Otherwise you can buy your own SWR bridge for about $40.