Re: Proper VHF Pre-Trip Test Ediquette?
Please be mindful that the 5 or 6 watt handheld does not have the range or reception gain of a 25watt fixed station radio with the high gain antenna tip 15 feet above the water.
Usually it's only a mile or two range with a handheld.
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