How often do you use your VHF

CrownRay · 05-18-2016, 10:29 AM

Its amazing how few boats on the lake even have VHF radios anymore. When I was a kid, boating in the 80's and 90's, everyone had them. It was how you raised your buddies to find out which sand bar you were on.

Last year, I turned mine on to 16 to see if any life was out there. Nothing. I even broadcasted "Is anyone actually tuned in to 16?" No responce. I did it a few times too.

On the ocean, it's a whole different animal! When I am out there, I feel like my cell phone would be useless....

05-18-2016, 10:29 AM	#19
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Its amazing how few boats on the lake even have VHF radios anymore. When I was a kid, boating in the 80's and 90's, everyone had them. It was how you raised your buddies to find out which sand bar you were on. Last year, I turned mine on to 16 to see if any life was out there. Nothing. I even broadcasted "Is anyone actually tuned in to 16?" No responce. I did it a few times too. On the ocean, it's a whole different animal! When I am out there, I feel like my cell phone would be useless.... __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."