On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:28:32 -0700, Derek wrote:

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Fair call, I like what you say.

Anypone prepared to comment on radio's in Canadian waters?
Could I legally turn on my radio and use it in U.S.A. waters, but
must turn it off when I cross the thin chalk line that divides Detroit
and Windsor?

Before you rip me a new one, my VHF radio lives at home and I take a
cell phone instead. I don't want to "Big 10-4.. Come Back!" a
freighter and jam frequencies that I don't have a licencse to legally
use.

I am familiar with the basic frequency use, can I legally carry a VHF
radio in my boat (in Canada) but have it turned off????

Here's a silly thought...... schools in the water regeions could spend
a few hours, over & above Latin, Shop & Community Service, doing a
basic water etiquite & safety course. Think about it,.... the kids
could teach their parents something. And while I'm at it, even though
we're nowhere close to a farm, I would encourage my kid to learn the
basics of farm safety, or any form of safety for that matter. I
realise that it's a parents job to teach safety, but sometimes we
don't know all the answers (e.g. How many people are killed because
Dad needed the 9 Volt battery out of the smoke detector?).

Safety, Enviroment, Fun ...... in that order?

Sorry, forgot one ....

Safety, enviroment, consideration, Fun?