Shakespeare Marine Joins Sea Tow’s Automated Radio Check Program
05-24-2018, 12:50 PM
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Shakespeare Marine Joins Sea Tow’s Automated Radio Check Program
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May 24, 2018
Partnership Aims to Give Boaters Peace of Mind Through Functioning Radios
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. – To ensure boaters everywhere have functioning VHF radios on-board, Shakespeare – a leading global manufacturer of both civilian and military maritime antennas – has announced it is partnering with Sea Tow Services International to support the company’s popular Automated Radio Check service.
Already established as world leaders in marine antenna design, engineering and manufacturing, Shakespeare will help sponsor, fund and support the program, which allows boaters to check that their VHF radios are functioning properly without clogging emergency channels.
“A working VHF radio is one of the most important things to have on a boat,” said Bill Eastwood, business manager at Shakespeare Marine Electronics. “With our role in the marine communications industry, it just made perfect sense that we support Sea Tow’s program and we’re proud to be involved and support this important effort.”
Thanks to partners like Shakespeare and emergency beacon manufacturer ACR Electronics, which also supports the service, Sea Tow is able to provide the Automated Radio Check program as a free public service to boating communities nationwide. The program helps to reduce the volume of non-urgent communications traffic on VHF channel 16 -- the international hailing and distress channel -- while still allowing boaters to ensure their radios are functioning properly.
Sea Tow and Shakespeare urge boaters to regularly check the functionality of their radios by following these instructions:
“We are proud to have a partner like Shakespeare to support this critical service,” said Joseph Frohnhoefer, III, chief executive officer of Sea Tow. “A company with the brand recognition of Shakespeare’s, globally recognized in our industry for its marine antennas and equipment, is a good partner to have as a supporter of a program that allows boaters to ensure their VHF radios work correctly. They will provide exclusive training webinars for our members. It’s a true win-win.”
For more information on Shakespeare’s line of antennas and other equipment, visit Shakespeare Marine Antennas Marine.
To learn more about sponsoring the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check in your area email [email protected].
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About Sea Tow Services International
Founded in 1983, Sea Tow Services International Inc. is the largest on-water assistance fleet for boaters consisting of nearly 100 franchise locations across the United States with additional locations in Europe, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Southold, NY, Capt. Joe Frohnhoefer established the family-owned company to provide non-emergency assistance to boaters on the water after the U.S Coast Guard stopped servicing non-emergency calls. Known for their “distinctive yellow boats”, Sea Tow’s network of dedicated US Coast Guard licensed captains, crew, and support staff, are standing by 24/7 to serve its members and other boaters in need. Sea Tow also responds to emergency events, natural disasters, environmental response and oil spill cleanup. For more information, please visit seatow.com.
Serving Boaters Since 1983
About Shakespeare and Newell Brands
Shakespeare is a leading manufacturer of both civilian and military antennas for maritime and land applications globally, and is a subsidiary Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL). Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company's website, www.newellbrands.com.
May 24, 2018
Partnership Aims to Give Boaters Peace of Mind Through Functioning Radios
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. – To ensure boaters everywhere have functioning VHF radios on-board, Shakespeare – a leading global manufacturer of both civilian and military maritime antennas – has announced it is partnering with Sea Tow Services International to support the company’s popular Automated Radio Check service.
Already established as world leaders in marine antenna design, engineering and manufacturing, Shakespeare will help sponsor, fund and support the program, which allows boaters to check that their VHF radios are functioning properly without clogging emergency channels.
“A working VHF radio is one of the most important things to have on a boat,” said Bill Eastwood, business manager at Shakespeare Marine Electronics. “With our role in the marine communications industry, it just made perfect sense that we support Sea Tow’s program and we’re proud to be involved and support this important effort.”
Thanks to partners like Shakespeare and emergency beacon manufacturer ACR Electronics, which also supports the service, Sea Tow is able to provide the Automated Radio Check program as a free public service to boating communities nationwide. The program helps to reduce the volume of non-urgent communications traffic on VHF channel 16 -- the international hailing and distress channel -- while still allowing boaters to ensure their radios are functioning properly.
Sea Tow and Shakespeare urge boaters to regularly check the functionality of their radios by following these instructions:
- Tune the boat’s radio to the proper channel for the community -- Automated Radio Check Service uses one of VHF Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 or 84
- Conduct a standard radio check.
- Upon releasing the mic, the system will replay the transmission, letting the captain hear how they sound.
“We are proud to have a partner like Shakespeare to support this critical service,” said Joseph Frohnhoefer, III, chief executive officer of Sea Tow. “A company with the brand recognition of Shakespeare’s, globally recognized in our industry for its marine antennas and equipment, is a good partner to have as a supporter of a program that allows boaters to ensure their VHF radios work correctly. They will provide exclusive training webinars for our members. It’s a true win-win.”
For more information on Shakespeare’s line of antennas and other equipment, visit Shakespeare Marine Antennas Marine.
To learn more about sponsoring the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check in your area email [email protected].
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Suggested Tweet and Facebook Post:
Make sure your VHF radio is working like it’s supposed to by utilizing Sea Tow’s Automated Radio Check program. Thanks to a partnership with Shakespeare, the program will reach more boaters than ever before. https://www.seatow.com/arc.
About Sea Tow Services International
Founded in 1983, Sea Tow Services International Inc. is the largest on-water assistance fleet for boaters consisting of nearly 100 franchise locations across the United States with additional locations in Europe, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Southold, NY, Capt. Joe Frohnhoefer established the family-owned company to provide non-emergency assistance to boaters on the water after the U.S Coast Guard stopped servicing non-emergency calls. Known for their “distinctive yellow boats”, Sea Tow’s network of dedicated US Coast Guard licensed captains, crew, and support staff, are standing by 24/7 to serve its members and other boaters in need. Sea Tow also responds to emergency events, natural disasters, environmental response and oil spill cleanup. For more information, please visit seatow.com.
Serving Boaters Since 1983
About Shakespeare and Newell Brands
Shakespeare is a leading manufacturer of both civilian and military antennas for maritime and land applications globally, and is a subsidiary Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL). Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company's website, www.newellbrands.com.
