04-01-2006, 01:37 AM
I just purchased a marine radio and installed it in my boat. I've never used one before and need some advice.
What is the correct protocol when calling out to BFT members or other boats who might have a marine radio?
Do the State Parks monitor channel 16 (Coast gaurd) channel?
I know BFTrs use channel 12. Should I call out on that channel or
use channel 16 first? What channels are good ones to monitor here in Utah.
What will my transmission range be? I'm just in a 16 foot boat that isn't very tall with an 8 foot antenna.
Is there a service in Utah for phone access through the marine radio?
How and on what channel can I do a radio check? I can hear the weather channels (from my driveway in Brigham) but have no Idea If I have the antenna hooked up correctly so that I can transmit.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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What is the correct protocol when calling out to BFT members or other boats who might have a marine radio?
Do the State Parks monitor channel 16 (Coast gaurd) channel?
I know BFTrs use channel 12. Should I call out on that channel or
use channel 16 first? What channels are good ones to monitor here in Utah.
What will my transmission range be? I'm just in a 16 foot boat that isn't very tall with an 8 foot antenna.
Is there a service in Utah for phone access through the marine radio?
How and on what channel can I do a radio check? I can hear the weather channels (from my driveway in Brigham) but have no Idea If I have the antenna hooked up correctly so that I can transmit.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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