Yes I have a VHF and sad to say I'm in the group that doesn't exactly know
all the do's and don't assocated with a marine band radio. Here at Humboldt
Bay, CA we mostly use them during salmon season on channel 68. They are
commonly used at Trinity Lake by the houseboats and those of us that have
them in our fish and ski boats. I had to use mine last year to hail the
Coast Guard for a tow back to the dock after my old 85hp Mercury crapped out
for the last time.

Where can I get one of those stickers we are supposed to have next to our
radios now, I think it's something to do with a Mayday call.

Thanks Mick


"Jerry Kurata" wrote in message
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Hi,

I was just curious to find out how many boats have a marine radio. The
reason I fly volunteer patrols for the Coast Guard auxilary and having a
marine radio makes it much easier to provide help.

Thanks,

Jerry