MP - Seriously?

[Airwaves]

Rather than cruise the lake warning boaters of an impending storm they could just do a VHF broadcast when severe thunderstorm warnings are posted for the area.

During the severe weather at the end of bike week I heard NHMP HQ do a broadcast on their dispatch channel warning MP boats to find a secure area to ride out the storm, they certainly could do the same for the general boating population.

Just an aside, boaters on Winnipesaukee really should have a VHF with a wx alert feature for just these conditions since most over the air radio stations in the area are computers with no live person behind the mic to let you know when things like this are happening and satellite radio will be no help at all!

[kchace]

Originally Posted by Airwaves

Rather than cruise the lake warning boaters of an impending storm they could just do a VHF broadcast when severe thunderstorm warnings are posted for the area.

During the severe weather at the end of bike week I heard NHMP HQ do a broadcast on their dispatch channel warning MP boats to find a secure area to ride out the storm, they certainly could do the same for the general boating population.

Just an aside, boaters on Winnipesaukee really should have a VHF with a wx alert feature for just these conditions since most over the air radio stations in the area are computers with no live person behind the mic to let you know when things like this are happening and satellite radio will be no help at all!

While boating last year I heard the NHMP issue issue a storm warning via VHF ch16. It was timely and welcomed. It gave me a chance to get the boat tucked into a protected space.

Ken