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aren_denman · 03-11-2016, 11:10 PM

[QUOTE=Batmann;255658]Leave the satellite phone at home and take a PLB. If you don't buy one look at renting one from BoatsUS. Good luck using a satphone when you in a situation bad enough that you need a SAR asset to assist you.

https://www.boatus.com/epirb/

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/acr-el...acon--13381207

This is very helpful. I might buy the gps locator just to carry on me for future excursions. Is it a one time purchase where you can use it whenever, or do you have to keep up with a subscription for its gps service? Also, do you think investing in a vhs radio is a good idea? I heard they have a very limited signal range for kayakers because we sit so low in the water.

03-11-2016, 11:10 PM	#18
aren_denman Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 13	[QUOTE=Batmann;255658]Leave the satellite phone at home and take a PLB. If you don't buy one look at renting one from BoatsUS. Good luck using a satphone when you in a situation bad enough that you need a SAR asset to assist you. https://www.boatus.com/epirb/ http://www.westmarine.com/buy/acr-el...acon--13381207 This is very helpful. I might buy the gps locator just to carry on me for future excursions. Is it a one time purchase where you can use it whenever, or do you have to keep up with a subscription for its gps service? Also, do you think investing in a vhs radio is a good idea? I heard they have a very limited signal range for kayakers because we sit so low in the water.