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On a boat, heavy static on an AM radio can be a sign of what?

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  1. Nearby thunderstorm activity
  2. A weak radio battery
  3. A strong ocean current

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  1. USCG, A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (2023) www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf Checked 2026-10-08.

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