[No. 3]

Lnadcruisers4life, whites have been here a long time- they are about all I have seen up here with the exception of fishing for leopards. For better or worse my water time is deep within the Red Triangle. This hasn't bothered me in the past but now I am feeling like I ought to be more responsible than just hanging on to my "it's more dangerous on the highway" attitude.

I am not adverse to learning about new things, radios included, but the idea of having to take a class or test chaffs against my booked up schedule (self-employed). I am a big fan of knowing how things work. If there isn't too much headache involved in going through the requirements I'd rather have a radio than pay for a sat phone or other subscription service. As for a beacon, if you can't get out of the water you haven't time to wait for a plane. Could help find the body though I guess.

Any models/ tutorials to recommend? And thanks!