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Just bought an Icom handheld VHF radio. What should I know before using? #11501111 03/25/16 08:35 PM
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Aside from Ch. 16 which I know is for emergenies, are there any channels I should know about? Do they have a fishing channel or something just to talk to people with? And finally would I be allowed to talk on any of those channels, or do I need some kind of license?

A little background info:
I'll be using it on my kayak mostly in Galveston and Corpus Christi Bay.

Thanks!


Im A landlocked bay fisherman who lives an hour out! Making it down whenever i can so i can live that SaltLife!!!
Re: Just bought an Icom handheld VHF radio. What should I know before using? [Re: Scanlansam] #11501112 03/25/16 08:36 PM
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a CB?

Re: Just bought an Icom handheld VHF radio. What should I know before using? [Re: Scanlansam] #11501143 03/25/16 08:55 PM
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My information is dated but you probably need a license to key up a VHF radio.


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Re: Just bought an Icom handheld VHF radio. What should I know before using? [Re: Scanlansam] #11501165 03/25/16 09:05 PM
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Go to 2coolfishing forum they have a thread on it, no lic required for water to water lic required for base station. I believe that is correct.

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