boat sinks 30 minutes ago at chesapeake light!!!!!

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by Road King Cole

Ever since reading about the boat that sank off cape cod last year and a hand held radio saved them, I now always have a hand held attached to me.

rkc

Have you tested it at distances? The one I bought 5-6 years ago doesn't punch very far. Honestly I don't know how much good it will do unless there are boats within sight.

[Road King Cole]

Originally Posted by Pipe_Dream

Have you tested it at distances? The one I bought 5-6 years ago doesn't punch very far. Honestly I don't know how much good it will do unless there are boats within sight.

Actually no. I did however did some research into the different radio's and the one I bought was supposed to have performed better than some of the cheaper ones.

rkc

[phatdaddy]

the coast guard had very big ears, they can probably hear you

[Destroyer]

Don't forget that VHF radio has a line of sight signal, so if you're swimming around in the water your signal range is going to be limited. All the info I've been able to find on range suggest 1-3 miles for these radios. Still, that's a lot further than I can shout. Like I said, it's cheap insurance.