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| Author: | raisehull [ Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | more traffic/ handheld radio |
Wish this site was a little busier. Haven't had a chance to get mine out yet. Need to take up ice boating i guess as my "Slow time" is usually jan-feb. I trailer so, it is kind of an ordeal to go. Not so much the setup/ teardown time, but the idiots at the launch ramp. Even as trivial as some questions, comments, or stories may seem, I really enjoy reading about our 18's and the experiances. I started out on my 10ft snark, then Dad's H14, then H16, so I can relate to those also. (10 year old kid soloing an 16!) Probably won't be this year but next, (I know, I know), planning a trip from Milwaukee to Sturgeon Bay. About 135 miles. 2 days. Camp overnite someplace. Then, have my buddy bring up my trailer and drive home. one BIG Port Broad Reach. Anyone do trip like this? Biggest concern is; What should i buy for a handheld radio? I know I want one that floats with decent battery time, but evone says "Theirs is the best". |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
I've got this one, pretty happy with it. I see that they now have GPS built into their high end models. https://www.cobra.com/products/mrhh350flt I'm curious where you will camp along the way. I've wanted to sail up Door County, but don't know about shoreline camping. I recently camp/cruised (in a Sunfish!) for 4 days in the Apostle Islands. And I've been planning an Isle Royale camp/cruise with the Hobie. (Edit) I looked at a map of your route, Point Beach State Forest just north of Two Rivers might be somewhere you can camp. I don't think they have shoreline camping but you might be able to beach and walk in. I got a Garmin Inreach Mini for satellite communications and emergency beacon in case of an emergency on Lake Superior. Are you taking flares/personal strobes on your voyage? (2nd edit) Matt, who has a youtube channel "Adventures in Reach" camp cruises his Sunfish and makes videos. I went with him through the Apostle Islands, and he sailed around Isle Royale (my inspiration!)! He's got some great advice in his videos. https://www.youtube.com/c/adventuresinreach |
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| Author: | raisehull [ Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
Thanks for your input! I haven't really picked a campsite yet. I have to study the wind tendencies more along the route. I was kinda hoping that with good wind all the way, and an early start, a broad reach being a fast point of sail, posssibly do it in one LONG day. I do have some cross-country sailing experiance from years ago on "Lake of the Woods". LOWISA was the event. A week long round trip from Kenora down into Minnesota and back to Kenora. That was on an E scow with a support boat tho. But, some REALLY wild sailing conditions. 90 miles in one day was pretty much enough. That sat reciever is a bit pricy but the safety it provides I'm sure is worth it. The handheld you suggest is doable. |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
You can rent the satellite communicator, and regular personal locator beacons (PLB). I rented an Inreach Explorer+ and 2 PLBs for myself and crew for our Isle Royale trip. Unfortunately we had to scrub the trip at the last minute. But I played with the Explorer+ and liked it. The Inreach Mini suited my purposes better though, for a lot less money. I have an "as desired" plan for it, so I can activate it for a month at a time for big water sailing, and deactivated when I'm not going to be on the Great Lakes. |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
I recently bought a Standard Horizons VHF Radio, (hand held), waterproof, floats, and has a strobe that flashes when immersed in water. It also has a bunch of useful features, like built-in GPS, waypoint storage, FM radio, and access to US/CAN weather radio. Amazingly good product, don't have the model # here at work, I think an 855 or something. Cost was around US$225. The only caution about any such device is that the range is limited when you are only 24" above the water...... Keep safe |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
John Lunn wrote: The only caution about any such device is that the range is limited when you are only 24" above the water...... That's true. I wonder how hard it would be to put a mast mounted antenna up, and if the radio has enough power to drive it. |
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| Author: | John Lunn [ Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
Model is HX 890. Running wires up a beach catamaran mast will likely be an 'interesting' challenge. |
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| Author: | Waiex191 [ Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
Antenna height on your cat is only part of the equation. How high is the antenna you are transmitting to? http://www.calculatoredge.com/electronics/lineofsight.htm The plus of a PLB is the other antenna is in orbit - so it will see you and know your position. One issue about running an antenna up the mast - what if you are upside down? Probably the best would be to have a PLB and a radio. |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
Waiex191 wrote: One issue about running an antenna up the mast - what if you are upside down? . Good point! |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: more traffic/ handheld radio |
I like your sense of adventure: https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic. ... ou#p276902 |
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