Is a radio with DSC worth the extra cost? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mongo Johnson · 11-25-2012, 09:52 AM

There's a spiffy radio for sale here at BWE, but I've peeked at more upscale units with DSC.

Has anyone made the choice to step up to the digital selective calling (DSC) units? The ability to sqirt our you GPS coordinantes in a crisis seems valuable.

But, do they pay off in practical use?

I just happened to talk with a returning Marine Patrol boat in LB after they jetted by my yak early with horns blaring earlier in the day. On return, they commented the guy calling for help said one thing, but was a couple miles away from the landmark he'd given.

11-25-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	Is a radio with DSC worth the extra cost? There's a spiffy radio for sale here at BWE, but I've peeked at more upscale units with DSC. Has anyone made the choice to step up to the digital selective calling (DSC) units? The ability to sqirt our you GPS coordinantes in a crisis seems valuable. But, do they pay off in practical use? I just happened to talk with a returning Marine Patrol boat in LB after they jetted by my yak early with horns blaring earlier in the day. On return, they commented the guy calling for help said one thing, but was a couple miles away from the landmark he'd given. __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.