On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:24:18 -0800 (PST), Joe
wrote:

Indeed, after calling for hours on 2182 with zero responce, I got
Rooney on 14.300.

Although 2182 is still an "official" distress frequency it is largely
ineffective for several reasons. Your chances of actually reaching
USCG are much higher on 4125 or 6215 .

Both of these simplex calling/distress frequencies are monitored 24/7
by USCG and they generally have much greater range than 2182.