Harbour Radio tracks wayward signal
Created: Sep 05, 2000 11:00 AM
on the Marine distress frequency last week.The problem signal it turned out, was a St. David's resident using his radio when it malfunctioned and began interfering with Marine rescue frequencies. If the incident had happened during an emergency,
on the Marine distress frequency last week.
The problem signal it turned out, was a St. David's resident using his radio when it malfunctioned and began interfering with Marine rescue frequencies. If the incident had happened during an emergency, the simple malfunction could have hampered search and rescue operations.
Marine radio equipment should be licensed by the Department of Telecommunications so that when a malfunction occurs, especially during an emergency, the problem can be quickly found and fixed.
Harbour Radio urges mariners to obtain a Class 5 or Class 9 Radio License from the Department of Telecommunications.