VHF Poll

garysanfran · 06-22-2011, 05:18 PM

For emergencies only. My cell phone doesn't work if it gets submerged, so, in case I fall overboard, I can summon help. I do a lot of solo-sailing.

Orion · 03-22-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

For emergencies only. My cell phone doesn't work if it gets submerged, so, in case I fall overboard, I can summon help. I do a lot of solo-sailing.

Most of the time when around the dock/boat, I have my cell phone in a 10 cent ziplock bag in my pocket. Cheap insurance and it's fully operable (smart phone) in the bag. Should work if I go overboard or if a sudden gust flips my Force 5 sailboat.

laketrout · 03-28-2013, 11:58 AM

I have a VHF handheld I guess its a carryover from my Ocean boating days.
In any case its nice to have for Weather Alerts and just in case - I.e. the cell phone doesnt work.

View Poll Results: Do you have VHF and why?
No	101	44.89%
Yes, for emergencies only	71	31.56%
Yes, and use it for regular communication with others	53	23.56%
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06-22-2011, 05:18 PM	#1
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,581 Thanks: 679 Thanked 684 Times in 350 Posts	Waterproof hand-held... For emergencies only. My cell phone doesn't work if it gets submerged, so, in case I fall overboard, I can summon help. I do a lot of solo-sailing. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

03-28-2013, 11:58 AM	#3
laketrout Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Bay/ Paugus bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 128 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	VHF Handheld I have a VHF handheld I guess its a carryover from my Ocean boating days. In any case its nice to have for Weather Alerts and just in case - I.e. the cell phone doesnt work.