gps vhf - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FishNinjaY · 03-26-2013, 07:49 PM

I know a lot (most?) of the fishfinders nowadays have built in GPS. I thought the reason for the VHF/GPS combo handhelds was to be able to call for help on the distress channel and transmit your GPS location so the Coast Guard can come find you? Am I over-thinking this also?

bad brady · 03-26-2013, 08:50 PM

I was thinking the same thing. At least the radio to call for help. So I've got the compass,GPS ff combo, and my cell is supposed to be my lifeline?

03-26-2013, 09:20 PM

like i said in my earlier post i have a handheld gps as my primary my watch has a digital compass built in and I have a vhf and my cell phone i have several gps apps i use as well on there

maui jim · 03-27-2013, 05:53 AM

I use a handheld as a primary also... I use it for Fishing and Hunting (some people like me, like those inland topo maps also) and I take when I go on my brothers boat (and others/cattle boats) to add or give spots to my brother.

They both have there advantages, but i prefer handheld. beside I dont have to split screen my screen...lol

bad brady · 03-27-2013, 03:39 PM

So what do those of that have them use?

03-26-2013, 08:50 PM	#2
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	fishninjay I was thinking the same thing. At least the radio to call for help. So I've got the compass,GPS ff combo, and my cell is supposed to be my lifeline?

03-27-2013, 05:53 AM	#4
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	I use a handheld as a primary also... I use it for Fishing and Hunting (some people like me, like those inland topo maps also) and I take when I go on my brothers boat (and others/cattle boats) to add or give spots to my brother. They both have there advantages, but i prefer handheld. beside I dont have to split screen my screen...lol __________________

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03-26-2013, 07:49 PM	#1
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I know a lot (most?) of the fishfinders nowadays have built in GPS. I thought the reason for the VHF/GPS combo handhelds was to be able to call for help on the distress channel and transmit your GPS location so the Coast Guard can come find you? Am I over-thinking this also?

03-26-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	like i said in my earlier post i have a handheld gps as my primary my watch has a digital compass built in and I have a vhf and my cell phone i have several gps apps i use as well on there

03-27-2013, 03:39 PM	#5
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	So what do those of that have them use?