In Region 3, we probably have the same wealth mix on the high seas, but
from WA7VNI's & K0HB's subsequent replies to K1MK's post, sounds like
there is a difference in legal status of yachties & other MMs in Region 2.
Other than the occasional R/O on a container boat or LNG tub, all we have
are self-assigned TI & HP calls talking to themselves with the occasional
real ham on the hard running the net.
Nice folks when met at the yacht club bar & often share a dislike of stink
boats, but they do have alternatives for communications which are lawful &
cost money as noted by K1MK.
73, VR2BrettGraham
(often that guy on the hard, though not the NCS)
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