Marine Radio?

[Batmann]

Originally Posted by monstahfish

I take mine too. I also carry a personal locator beacon in my pfd pocket. I used to keep hand flares in my tackle box too but haven't done that for a while.

I am curious. Can you please post a link to the PLB that you are using.


I use the following radio with good results. Get the extended warranty, they go on sale all the time. It has tri-watch so I usually monitor CH 16, 9 and 69 or 70 depending on the fishing chatter that day without missing any emergency traffic.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-m...adio--14078562

Another inexpensive locating device that you can use is a chem light to make a buzzsaw during darkness. It has a very long range viability especially from the air

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zH_dzakIGw

Think of it as a PACE plan.

Primary - VHF radio
Alternate - PLB
Contingency - Whistle/Cellphone
Emergency - Chemlight/Strobe

[Rocketfish]

Originally Posted by Batmann

Another inexpensive locating device that you can use is a chem light to make a buzzsaw during darkness. It has a very long range viability especially from the air

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zH_dzakIGw

Interesting! i wonder if a regular glo stick from the dollar tree and a string would work almost as well.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by Rocketfish

Interesting! i wonder if a regular glo stick from the dollar tree and a string would work almost as well.

In an EMERGENCY, your life might hang in the balance, do you want ALMOST as well? Really?

[HobieScot]

Well I tried to revive my old VHF to no avail so it seems that I find myself in the market for a new one.

Can you guys recommend a new brand/model that I should look into. I looked at West Marine today and I was looking on Amazon and it seems that they all seem to have the same basic features. The main difference is price. Ranging anywhere from $70-$300.

Are there any brands to stay away from? Any features that are a must have other than the obvious being waterproof.

Thanks in advance for your help

[fishbullie]

I was looking into this and think the floating feature is one of the best thing to look for. Waterproof doesn't seem to cover the battery area on most units....

[Big Wave Dave]

I've lost two. I recommend the floating type. One of mine sunk, the other fell off while I was busy gaffing a fish. Didn't notice till much later. I am debating whether or not to buy a third one. If I do, I think I'll duct tape it to the side of my head.

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by Big Wave Dave

I've lost two. I recommend the floating type. One of mine sunk, the other fell off while I was busy gaffing a fish. Didn't notice till much later. I am debating whether or not to buy a third one. If I do, I think I'll duct tape it to the side of my head.

I keep mine leashed to the kayak in one of those water proof bags. I Take the radio on all my outings all the time.

Anyone scan channels while NOT fishing? man, my guilty pleasure.

[Goose1993]

I do.

And is everyone out there at lj on a certain channel to chat?