For coastal cruising or just daysailing the benefits are no differently
really than those offered to you as a mobile operator. For the bluewater or
long-distance cruise (which could be coastal) you get the benefit of
reliable free communication mechanism, add on a PACTOR modem and now you can
add email, weather downloads (www.Winlink.org) as well as postion reporting
(http://www.pangolin.co.nz/yotreps/index.php). All of which is very cool,
but I shoudl add there are also a lot of NETS for sialors just like there
are for HAM only groups.


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"Harlen David" wrote in message
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I am new to boating and am also a licensed HAM, General class. I have
seen references to HAM radio and boating but haven't been able to glean
what the benefit might be.

Thanks...Harlen

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