There are very few lakes where you don't get cell service unless you are really really out in the sticks. And, with those really remote lakes in the sticks, there is likely nobody on VHF at the same time as you or even within 25 miles of you anyways.
A sat phone is best, your cell phone is likely the second best option for you if you are inland. VHF seems like it adds little value to us out here in the prairies.
At least that's how I see it.
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