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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
Thanks for the feedback ( pun intended) guys...I am going to replace the antenna and wiring with fresh gear and was thinking getting a backup as well. My radios works OK now but I do not get 20 miles...probably about 1/2 that.
Yea, a sat phone is on my list. I've used them offshore on other peoples boats and they are wonderful. They are well worth the $ esp in an emergency.
I just wondered about these cell phone antennas and how they worked. I have no plans to get one unless they really did wonders.
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Yep agree, Sat Phone will work and is the most practical for occasional or emergency use.
Two radio's is the way to go. Had to put out a mayday a couple years ago with a boat filled to the gunnels with water from a rouge wave, picked up radio #1 and it was shot due to getting blasted with water, radio #2 worked and I got in contact with the coast guard.
Also VHF radios are the most likely electronic item to fail on a boat, between antenna's and radios they aren't all that reliable so having a backup is good, with two you can tell when one of them isn't up to snuff.
Jon
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