Ham Radios are not allowed to be used on anything but HAM bands, according to Part 97 of FCC rules. Don't ask me to quote chaptr and verse, but I am confident that is the case. You should really look for a marine radio to do what you want. -- god bless Lee NY6P http://www.Hello-Radio.Com http://home.xandros.com/products/home/home_edition.html (nosey!)