Plus you might've inadvertently blocked the frequency longer (for other participants) if you hadn't been able to diagnose it. So it was definitely a good thing

Plus you might've inadvertently blocked the frequency longer (for other participants) if you hadn't been able to diagnose it. So it was definitely a good thing you had the handheld aboard: even if there was no imminent danger for you, it would have been an inconvenience for many.