NMEA emabled radios at Lake Powell?

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BartsPlace said:
The answer is yes. I have the same unit and don't travel without it in the backcountry. Once you hit the "SOS" button, your coordinates and a distress signal are sent immediately to GEOS. Then they (GEOS) follow up with a text message asking for specific information about the type of emergency, condition of those involved, etc. GEOS then contacts local emergency services based on the specific conditions relayed by the customer. If, for whatever reason, the customer can't respond to the GEOS inquiry, they will still contact local emergency services and inform them of the distress call.

I don't disagree that VHF (especially voice) communication may be superior. I've just rarely had any radio service to speak of when away from the marina. I'm a north-laker though, so my experience may not be typical. :)

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Thanks for the reply, that's pretty cool you can send text messages to GEO's, I always wondered about that. I'm a South laker, so I shouldn't of assumed you guys up North have the same VHF coverage we have down South. I still think alerting nearby boats is invaluable, but unless the "leave radio on 24/7 DSC thread" is better adopted, that may be wishful thinking at Powell. Cool stuff, thanks.
 
I have been interested in connecting my radio and Garmin together. not sure how it is done. I really need to get the specs on my equipment and reach out for some help. Thanks for the post to "gently remind me to get this done.
 
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