GL: CB RADIOS

[John & Judy Gill]

Ken and list,

CB radios have a very short distance (about 2 to 3 or 4 miles) and  
are of little or no use other than to converse informally with other  
boats you are traveling with.

You are much better off purchasing a small hand held VHF and use it  
on low power for communicating with boats you are traveling with  
(pick a non popular frequency).  Hand held VHF's are also good to  
talk to lock masters and tow boats, etc. while leaving your big 25  
watt unit on Channel 16.

John

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On Apr 13, 2009, at 9:53 AM, Ken Tucknott wrote:

> Good Morning to All,
>
> Had an opportunity to read an article over the weekend about  
> boating, and
> communications on board, and the subject of CB radios was discussed  
> briefly as
> another tool to stay in touch with other boaters in your area.   
> Sounded like a
> good alternative as it goes, but my questions is do boaters feel  
> this is
> something that should be incorporated in the boat communications  
> package.
> Pro's & Con's would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ken Tucknott
> Trista Gray
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