I think you should not have gotten into boating if $100 is too much for you
to spend for an important boating safety item.



"Mitchell Gossman" wrote in message
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Because I'm cheap! If my 121.5 will work, that'd save $100 or more. Of
course, I do not want to compromise safety either. I was thinking
about going with a handheld marine radio - are they inadequate?

Just today, a new acquaintance told a harrowing story about being
under the Golden Gate Bridge with tide going out, lost his engine,
heading out to sea, no radio. Saved his butt with a trolling motor and
a paddle. Can you imagine boating the SF Bay with no radio?

Mitch


"Mitchell Gossman" wrote in message
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I'm an airplane pilot with an aviation Icom handheld that will
broadcast on 121.5. Any other pilots using this on your boat, esp.
when out of cellphone range, for emergency use rather than spending
the $$$ on a separate marine VHF radio?

Mitch

Marine radios are fairly inexpensive, with some under $100. Why take
the
risk? Besides, a handheld has pretty limited range.