Thread: Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

@rugerman good thought. Possibly do that in time. For now electronic budget is a fixed radio and a basic fishfinder/plotter. Could be useful having handheld while I'm hunting within a few km of house. Could check in with my Mrs using the boat fixed radio in driveway ;-)

At least 2 types of communication is the go si if you have a PLB take that as well. Oh and general chatting on the VHF channels is not usually encouraged, but especially on Channel 16.

Gonetropo is right, you can't beat the power and hight of a fixed VHF. I mounted my antenna on top of my rocket launcher. Having alternative power sources to run the handheld is a good idea. I carry a lithium ion jump starter pack incase the boat battery dies as well.

Originally Posted by uk_exile

@rugerman good thought. Possibly do that in time. For now electronic budget is a fixed radio and a basic fishfinder/plotter. Could be useful having handheld while I'm hunting within a few km of house. Could check in with my Mrs using the boat fixed radio in driveway ;-)