I think the article makes it pretty clear he wasn't in any danger, and that wasn't the point of his transmissions. He just has a big head and thought the rules

I think the article makes it pretty clear he wasn't in any danger, and that wasn't the point of his transmissions. He just has a big head and thought the rules shouldn't apply to him. I'm certain that if he was in danger, and called May Day on the wrong frequency, they'd be no issue. More than likely they'd be a local news article reminding people how important radio communications are for remote locations.