Marine Radios Review

I know its still August as I write this, but in just a couple months we will have November staring us in the face again.  With that realization, it isn’t a far fetched reach to realize that November can bring with it some nasty storms on the lakes – at least around the area I am familiar with around Lake Superior in northern Minnesota.  Having a VHF Marine Radio on board gives you access to broadcasts sent out 24/7 by the US Coast Guard – advising boaters of incoming storm systems as well as other things that may hamper your great day on the water.  Some of those broadcasts may be the one thing that may give you just enough time to get off the lake to a safe harbor before the waves became too treacherous.  VHF Marine Radios are really not that expensive and are available even as a hand held VHF marine radio style.  Many of the hand held units are waterproof to a minimum depth and float as well if dropped into the deep blue.  Take a minute and consider how little money it really takes to be safe!  Happy Boater.