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I have always carried a handheld VHF radio in my small fishing boat.
I’ve never had to use it in an emergency. On Lake Erie it provides comfort (think faulty engine with an off-shore wind).
I am considering upgrading to a D Class radio that would allow a one-touch distress call providing GPS location, easy for my wife or other passenger to use, here is an example (I have a Bass Pro Gift Card). https://www.cabelas.ca/product/1288...ting-handheld-vhf-with-bluetooth-marine-radio
Does anyone have experience with this class of radio, are they worth the investment?
I’ve never had to use it in an emergency. On Lake Erie it provides comfort (think faulty engine with an off-shore wind).
I am considering upgrading to a D Class radio that would allow a one-touch distress call providing GPS location, easy for my wife or other passenger to use, here is an example (I have a Bass Pro Gift Card). https://www.cabelas.ca/product/1288...ting-handheld-vhf-with-bluetooth-marine-radio
Does anyone have experience with this class of radio, are they worth the investment?