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| - | GPS enabled EPIRBs are much preferable to basic EPIRBs. But if you are taking "near shore" marine outings as probably the majority of surfski, outrigger, and other human powered small boats are, VHF radios are the safety tool of choice, particularly DSC enabled and registered VHF radios. The exception would be if you are paddling where it is unlikely for any boats, the Coast Guard, or VHF relays to receive your broadcasts. Note that the VHF safety network needs to be kept in good repair (not always the case): [[https://www.kbbi.org/post/coast-guard-unable-monitor-vhf-channel-16-new-contractors-hired-repair#stream/0|Alaska]] | + | GPS enabled EPIRBs are much preferable to basic EPIRBs. But if you are taking "near shore" marine outings as probably the majority of surfski, outrigger, and other human powered small boats are, VHF radios are the safety tool of choice in US waterways, particularly DSC enabled and registered VHF radios. The exception would be if you are paddling where it is unlikely for any boats, the US Coast Guard, or VHF relays to receive your broadcasts. Note that the VHF safety network needs to be kept in good repair (not always the case): [[https://www.kbbi.org/post/coast-guard-unable-monitor-vhf-channel-16-new-contractors-hired-repair#stream/0|Alaska]] |
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