GL: CB RADIOS

[Ralph Yost]

We have two VHF radios: one on the fly bridge and one in the main salon. 
Each with its own antenna system.
We also have a SSB system, which I have not yet used, but I expect to use 
for Bahamas trips.
Dont discount using your cell phones to call for help as well when coastal 
cruising or along The Loop. I understand that we all have good cell phone 
coverage in The Loop except for 25 miles along the Alligator River in N.C.
R.


> SSB and Ham are verry usefull off shore ( and possibly in the middle of 
> one of
> the larger great lakes or for calling for help if there is no responce on 
> VHF)
> Since returning from the Bahamas 3 year ago we have not used it once. Jon 
> on
> Valentine KF6FKF
> ________________________________
> From: Dr Michael
> Hechtkopf <oneseptember at msn.com>
> I would sooner have a back up VHF,
> mounted or handlheld.  A side band might be
> a better alternative.
>
> -Mike