Archive for December 3rd, 2009
What Does NOAA Stand for on my VHF Marine Radio?
Nowadays, most marine radios are equipped to receive NOAA severe weather alerts automatically. Now, I suppose I should pause and remind you what NOAA stands for. It stands for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These folks are the ones that can answer the question for you if you’re wondering if you can expect a good day at the beach, whether or not you need to reach for your umbrella today, and also do environmentally oriented studies related to such things as whales, sea lions, etc.
Maybe you want to check out your boating forecast on one of the seven designated weather channels. All of this is possible on most Marine Radios available at very affordable prices. One note of caution, though – VHF Radios are for marine use ONLY! Never use a VHF Radio for communication on land.