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"Scotty" wrote in message ... "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... I think even a local sailor should carry several types of communication devices. We carry: Cell phone Fixed VHF Backup Fixed VHF Handheld VHF FRS Radios Mobile and fixed emergency antennas Holy Crap! Pretty amazing for a boat that never sees her docklines untied, eh? Max |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Because it's obsessive..if you're that aftaid something's going to happen, then do don't him sailing.... Almost every boat I know of carries a cell phone (because everyone has one these days), a handheld and a fixed radio. So all I carry that's "extra" is the spare radio and emergency antennas. I've acquired a few radios over the last few years, so keeping a spare on board with a little rollup antenna is not exactly panic in the wings, Katy. The FRS radios are for fun, in case you thought anyone was going to call for help on them. How about SSB, Bubbles? You could contact someone in Kenya if the little guy needs a diaper change. Max |
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"Maxprop" wrote in message link.net... "Swab Rob" wrote ... I think even a local sailor should carry several types of communication devices. We carry: Cell phone Fixed VHF Backup Fixed VHF Handheld VHF FRS Radios Mobile and fixed emergency antennas Holy Crap! Pretty amazing for a boat that never sees her docklines untied, eh? Yes. the funniest part of the post was the ''local sailor'' comment. ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Scotty |
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"katy" wrote in message ... Capt. Rob wrote: I wonder why Scotty is so bothered by a boat carrying a toddler also carrying 6 lbs of extra safety communications gear? RB 35s5 NY Because it's obsessive..if you're that aftaid something's going to happen, then do don't him sailing.... He just doesn't get it. SBV |
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happen, then do don't him sailing....
He just doesn't get it. And yet we have a nicer boat, sail more often and further, never had an emergency or injury on board. Scotty potty, it's you who hasn't got it. Not even a taste of it. RB 35s5 NY |
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How about SSB, Bubbles? You could contact someone in Kenya if the
little guy needs a diaper change. If our cruising range extends next year, and that's our plan, an SSB is more cheap safety gear worth buying and fun as well. Scotty is busy crying over this stuff because he can't afford it. RB 35s5 NY |
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If our cruising range extends next year..."
Yep... no doubt about it... "HF" capability would be most desirable if cruising off shore any considerable distances. Needless to say... a communication system linked to satellite would also be nice... but very expensive for the average cruiser. 73 Bill aka N6TGC |
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Bob, You said you carry the following. Here are my comments.
Cell phone - reasonable, since everyone has one now. Fixed VHF - the boat VHF, again reasonable. Backup Fixed VHF - why a backup *fixed* ? Doesn't make sense Handheld VHF - reasonable, good idea. FRS Radios - reasonable communication off the boat, but for a small boat like yours seems overdone, but ok Mobile and fixed emergency antennas - I could see one spare antenna. Why do you need a spare mobile one? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Because it's obsessive..if you're that aftaid something's going to happen, then do don't him sailing.... Almost every boat I know of carries a cell phone (because everyone has one these days), a handheld and a fixed radio. So all I carry that's "extra" is the spare radio and emergency antennas. I've acquired a few radios over the last few years, so keeping a spare on board with a little rollup antenna is not exactly panic in the wings, Katy. The FRS radios are for fun, in case you thought anyone was going to call for help on them. RB 35s5 NY |
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I'd suggest both an SSB (including transmit) and a sat phone if you go
offshore. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... How about SSB, Bubbles? You could contact someone in Kenya if the little guy needs a diaper change. If our cruising range extends next year, and that's our plan, an SSB is more cheap safety gear worth buying and fun as well. Scotty is busy crying over this stuff because he can't afford it. RB 35s5 NY |
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... How about SSB, Bubbles? You could contact someone in Kenya if the little guy needs a diaper change. If our cruising range extends next year, and that's our plan, an SSB is more cheap safety gear worth buying and fun as well. Scotty is busy crying over this stuff because he can't afford it. Our boat came with an ICOM 601 ham radio, which includes the marine SSB freqs. as well, plus an insulated backstay and an automatic electronic antenna tuner. Works really well, once I got the counterpoise established. The radio is also a 50W 2M rig, so I can bring up repeaters on either side of Lake Michigan and chat with other hams on VHF, too. You should consider a 601 and get your ham license. Then about the only thing you wouldn't have is satphone, unless someone gave you one of those for Christmas, too. g Max |
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