Heres the regs page 84 covers radio communication
http://www.uscg.mil/d1/prevention/Co...gest-20081.pdf
Wondering about ssb radios but confused by the frequencys and power/ antenna/ backup power requirements.
Is a satellite phone a direct and complete replacement for the SSB radio? If thats the case it seems best to just buy a phone and prepaid plan?
Or even better, this
http://www.wireless.att.com/business...e-brochure.pdf
I understand that other boats won't hear your calls for help as its a direct call to the coast guard.
Any advise? Either affordable SSB radios of the correct power/frequency or recommendations for sat phones / plans.