What are some advantages of a DSC equipped radio?
DSC radios have a one-button emergency transmit button that sends the vessel’s unique MMSI number. In addition, if the DSC equipped radio is linked to a GPS or Loran unit, the distress call will include the vessel’s position. Should the skipper become incapacitated, the radio will continue sending the mayday. In addition, a DSC equipped vessel with an MMSI number can make a “private” hailing call to another DSC-equipped vessel. Only the vessel being called will receive the hail.
