However, as any seasoned boat owner can tell you, the right equipment is the cornerstone of maritime safety. What is a VHF radio, and why do I need one? A VHF radio is the centerpiece of your boat’s ...

Digital modes are all the rage these days in amateur radio — hams are using protocols like WSPR to check propagation patterns ... at least those in use on UHF and VHF, is that they are ...

When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, ...

The sting in its tail is the proposed relegation of amateur radio to secondary status of the widely used two-meter band (144 MHz) to permit its usage by aircraft. The machinations of global ...

Therefore, most U.S.-registered aircraft have a working VHF radio that is part of the aircraft equipment, and in such cases, the purpose of a hand-held radio is to serve as a backup device in the ...

From boat breakdowns to boaters who run aground, Sea Tow captains have seen it all. Here are some of their top tips for ...

Check for any restrictions on boat access in certain areas ... Communication devices play a vital role in ensuring safety while boat camping. Bring along a marine VHF radio to communicate with other ...

Chaz Gibbons-Campbell, manager of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Eastern Region, detailed the unfolding events. “The ...

It’s hoped a new project to improve VHF radio coverage and cellphone service on Mahia Peninsula can prevent tragedies at sea, after the deaths of three Gisborne fishermen in the area.

If you have one (which you should), a radio transmitter like a marine VHF radio or Emergency Position Indicating ... and any pertinent medical or safety concerns. Regularly check your supplies to make ...

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Whangamatā on Saturday morning after three kayakers were blown off ...