"Bobsprit" wrote in message

I took the test at QRZ.com and passed, but not by much. I'll study the
book and
follow the rules as such, but I doubt I'll get into radio mods and end up
with
twenty radios. I'm just looking for something fun aboard when I'm on the
hook
and can't sleep. I put the Voyage 10M on board, but I don't know what
it'll
do-I just know little about ham. It can also "operate" on 11 meter SSB.

I have a 4 watt QRP transceiver for 10M that I've used on the boat while at
the dock. The low output doesn't interfere with other peoples' electronics,
and I've worked Africa and parts of Europe and Asia with it. Most
importantly the amp draw during transmit is low enough that I can use it on
the hook as well without draining the batteries. Don't try that with a 100w
transceiver, unless you've got some mega-banks or a genset.

If you're looking for something to occupy the idle hours on the hook, try
2M. Can't be beat for just yakking, and everyone ashore wants to make
marine mobile contacts. They almost line up to talk with you.

Max