VHF radio / CB or just cell

[Pixel Shooter]

what do most have in there boats. Considering buying a VHF to have in my boat. Interested in your thoughts

[Nakoda boater]

VHF for us. We do spend some time at Kootenay lake and its interesting to hear whats going on. Recently we towed back a disabled boat. Glad to help as one day we might need it as well!

[Bigdad013]

VHF with DSC. Great safety features. You can hook it up to your chartplotter, sends out your coordinates when sending messages, also in an emergency, the distress button continues to broadcast your emergency with location, until authorities respond. If you have DSC as well, if there is a distress call from another, it will show there location on your chartplotter. Note: A license is required to operate a VHF, and I have been asked to produce my license for it. I believe it is a 250 dollar fine. It is also good to know proper radio procedure as well.

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Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

what do most have in there boats. Considering buying a VHF to have in my boat. Interested in your thoughts

If you’re heading to the coast get one. The problem here is not many others have them so not as useful.