The frequencies are quite different.

http://www.yachtcom.co.uk/comms/MarineSSB.htm

In addition, a proper setup requires both an antenna, often a backstay, plus a
"ground" (actually a counterpoise) which is a large surface area in proximity to
the water. If your boat is not setup for these, it will be tedious/expensive to
do it. Further, in coastal waters, especially Long Island Sound, you'll have no
one to talk to.



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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An SSB is essentially a high frequency radio with pre-set frequencies
(channels) used for global or very long distance communications. If
you're not going offshore there is NO need for an SSB.
For coastal sailing the only benefit I can perceive would be the
ability to download Weather FAx (WeFAX); but, youll need an additional
demodulator/PC, etc.


Thanks, Rich. So a Marine SSB is nothing to do with the standard VHF freq. and
AM (CB) type systems?

RB