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Originally Posted by btrayfors
The news article says the boat "had no EPIRB, HF radio, or satellite phone".
From the picture, it appears that it also had no boom or sails either!
IMHO, the article was mislabeled. Should have read, "Five Idiots Rescued Near Philippines."
Bill
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I mean those three r basic comm
sailmaker for most American sailors. SSB/HF is imp. So many merchant ships in the ocean man the
network. Someone can relay ur urgent message.
EPIRB can safe u from a possible death.
The last item - sat
phone, am not sure about. First of all it is costly. Second, many countries hv their reservations on bringing in sat phones in their waters. For instance, u might get into serious trouble if u enter Indian waters with a Portable SATPHONE.
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