Looking for a good handheld radio - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LurkDog · 06-08-2013, 05:25 PM

I just came across a free one today. Is there any use for it other than for an emergency? What channels should I be on?

Cadillyak · 06-08-2013, 09:52 PM

I also would like to know. I was going to get walkie talkies but figured I could do the same thing if me and whoever I was out with we're in the same channel. Kinda kill 2 birds with one shell type deal. His does everyone communicate while not in "shouting" range?

Dannowar · 06-08-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LurkDog

I just came across a free one today. Is there any use for it other than for an emergency? What channels should I be on?

La jolla boys are usually on 68

FlyFishinYakr · 06-08-2013, 10:27 PM

I have a Standard Horizon HX851 which floats. Never had to use it yet but it receives well!

FFY

dorado50 · 06-08-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LurkDog

I just came across a free one today. Is there any use for it other than for an emergency? What channels should I be on?

It would behove a few of you new peeps to, at the VERY least, take a safe boating class. The above statement just smells of intimate danger. Your life is at stake every moment you are on the water, To know a little something about something could save a life. Two organizations that I support and OFFER free boating and safety classes is the United States Coast Guard and the United States Power Squadron....both excellent organizations with valuable information.

Jimmyz123 · 06-09-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

It would behove a few of you new peeps to, at the VERY least, take a safe boating class. The above statement just smells of intimate danger. Your life is at stake every moment you are on the water, To know a little something about something could save a life. Two organizations that I support and OFFER free boating and safety classes is the United States Coast Guard and the United States Power Squadron....both excellent organizations with valuable information.

I agree with this statement 100%. I took a class about 8 years ago, and it was worth it. Having your cell phone is nice, but having a VHF with others near by also on the radio, it much more helpful. Be safe people and carry all the safety gear needed.

06-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Hand held radio I have a Standard Horizon HX851 which floats. Never had to use it yet but it receives well! FFY

06-08-2013, 05:25 PM	#1
LurkDog Junior Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 7	I just came across a free one today. Is there any use for it other than for an emergency? What channels should I be on?

06-08-2013, 09:52 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I also would like to know. I was going to get walkie talkies but figured I could do the same thing if me and whoever I was out with we're in the same channel. Kinda kill 2 birds with one shell type deal. His does everyone communicate while not in "shouting" range?