I was stranded and not in distress at the time I made a call to the coast gaurd.Funny thing is that Im really, really friggen peed about.Everyone that was out had their radios on.I called out and flared, whistled, waved, you name it.When the coast gaurd towed me in everyone said I heard you on the radio.I took a look around radios were off or non existant.Its funny what people say after the fact.
I will say on thing,or 2or 3.I have binoculars, I listen and scan frequecies,I watch!
If I see something that doesnt look right then I will persue it.No Matter, its in my nature to do so.
And to some that said something after the fact in my incident I truely flip you the bird.I would be there to help in a hurry, no doubt.Sorry Just my personal rant.As for licences to broadcast for emergencies I dont think you should have to have one.If I did then I wouldnt be here to talk about it.Cheers