Marine Radios Review

The answer is simple – so you can put yourself in a position to be able to offer assistance to another boater in the vicinity. If you were to intercept a distress call from another vessel, start heading toward that vessel immediately, but wait for a break in the radio communication between the Coast Guard and the vessel to call and inform the Coast Guard that you are in the vicinity and are in route to the vessel in peril. It is, of course, always recommended to take a certified radio operators course sometime to be better aware of proper protocols in situations like this one mentioned above. Contact your local Coast Guard Station to inquire about courses to operate your VHF Marine Radio.