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Communication and distressQuestion 345 of 566

Why should you connect a marine radio to a GPS receiver?

  1. The radio can then reach boats beyond its normal range.
  2. The radio can send your exact position in a digital distress alert.
  3. The radio will not need a licensed operator.
  4. The GPS will then work without satellites.
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Correct answer: The radio can send your exact position in a digital distress alert.

With a GPS link, the alert carries your position. Rescuers arrive sooner.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Marine Radio Communications, page 48

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026