New DSC gadget to figure out; good deal; radio tips? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mongo Johnson · 04-16-2014, 05:30 PM

Still at West Marine for 139 and has DSC/GPS. Waterproof, floats, AAA and rechargeable batts etc.

I am new to marine radio. Anyone have practical tips on use so I don't use it like a dope?

Say you want to join up with a buddy who's already on the water, do you just have him monitor a channel and then call him there once you are paddling out?

I take it the non-commercial channels around 68 are for boaters/yakkers? Am looking here: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater

Already did the ID stuff for DSC.

04-16-2014, 05:30 PM	#1
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	New DSC gadget to figure out; good deal; radio tips? Still at West Marine for 139 and has DSC/GPS. Waterproof, floats, AAA and rechargeable batts etc. I am new to marine radio. Anyone have practical tips on use so I don't use it like a dope? Say you want to join up with a buddy who's already on the water, do you just have him monitor a channel and then call him there once you are paddling out? I take it the non-commercial channels around 68 are for boaters/yakkers? Am looking here: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater Already did the ID stuff for DSC. __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.