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Short primer on the importance of having a VHF radio and what its basic features should be.
[BoatUS, 1998]
Short primer on hand-held VHF units, including transmission power, batteries, and range.
[BoatUS]
Digital Selective Calling allows your VHF to send a strong distress signal in less than a second including, if it is hooked to your GPS, your exact position. Why it′s good for you and good for boating in general.
[BoatUS]
Lists VHF channels to be used by pleasure boats in different parts of Canada.
[BoatingCanada.com, USA]
Family Radio Service (FRS) and how it compares to Multi-Use Radio Service which also requires no license. 2 pages with photos and list of FRS radio manufacturers
[Sail Magazine, May 2002]
A new system mandated by the Int′l Maritime Ass′n is designed to transmit your GPS readings by VHF to nearby boats (and theirs to you) for use in plotting your position and course - and presumably avoiding you.
[Ocean Navigator, May 2001]
The disadvantages of a cell phone in emergencies and why VHF and cellular service should not even be thought of for the same purposes.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
Thoughts on the placement of a VHF unit and antenna to achieve the most convenience and the best reception.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
The U.S. rules and reccomendations for carrying, licensing, and operating VHF radio on a boat. Includes instructions for getting a radio check and for both normal and emergency conversations.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
Grab bag of facts and commentary that can help you choose a marine VHF radio. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
If there′s a boat two miles away and you need help, your cell phone is not going to do you any good.
Sue & Larry
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