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Q1: Why is carrying a phone or VHF a good plan while paddleboarding?
- You can call for help if you are being blown out to sea
- You can call for help if you get into difficulties
- You can call for help if you encounter someone else in trouble
- All of the above
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Which of the following are sensible and practical communications methods for paddleboarders?
- Mobile phone in waterproof case
- Maritime VHF
- Flares
- Whistle
- Semaphore flag
- Waving paddle
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Which of the following might be disadvantages if a mobile phone is your primary method of communication?
- It might not work properly with wet fingers
- You may be legally required to have a license to use it other than in an emergency
- There may be no signal
- There may be nobody listening
- You need to stay on the line which can be tricky if you're trying to do other things
- No good if no charge!
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Which of the following might be disadvantages if a maritime VHF is your primary method of communication?
- It might not work properly with wet fingers
- You may be legally required to have a license to use it other than in an emergency
- There may be no signal
- There may be nobody listening
- You need to stay on the line which can be tricky if you're trying to do other things
- No good if no charge!
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Which of the following are advantages of using a mobile phone as your primary communications device
- Also offers up to date weather information, camera, video and other useful functionality
- It's great for simultaneous conversations and communications, particularly in an emergency situation
- It can give you an instant position read-out (ie lat and long)
- It can greatly increase your chances of a speedy rescue
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Which of the following are advantages of using VHF as your primary communications device
- Also offers up to date weather information, camera, video and other useful functionality
- It's great for simultaneous conversations and communications, particularly in an emergency situation
- It can give you an instant position read-out (ie lat and long)
- It can greatly increase your chances of a speedy rescue
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