15 June 2021, 18:41
Mobile phones are too risky and too individual i.e. you can only talk one-on-one. This factor was always a point I made for people using them at sea. Instead of purchasing a proper marine VHF they'd go out and rely on a mobile phone...... calling for help using a mobile in a distress situation instead of a 'general broadcast' on the emergency channel that would bring the nearest vessel in moments.