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Making the Case for Ham Radio on a Cruising Boat

By Sandy Parks · On September 15, 2023

With Starlink, satphones and InReach, there are a lot of cruisers who have decided that adding a ham or SSB radio transceiver in addition to their more modern comms is not worth the expense or the hassle of getting a license and FCC registration. Well, Capt. Pat Rains, a cruising veteran and delivery skipper with years exploring Mexico, begs to differ. Read her fun article in The Log.  Read more.

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