Well I looked at it this way in the original post. I have a pair of Quansheng TG UV-2s and they are capable of loading the maritine freqs. so if I do run to the coast I have a backup marine radio. Also good for SHTF scenario............monitor all boat traffic, hey, just thinkin ahead. If I got it I'll use it, stow it away for later, eh? BUT, due to my current geographic location I was hoping someone out there might be willing to give it a go with one of their units.

All of the suggestions above are relevant and damn good ones. Anything you can do to keep your comms secure. Scramble away!