Now, you really aught to see the importance. I don't want to hear people chatting either but this device is not for that. This is buddy to buddy not a area of the ocean. The need to speak is there. Not a single person I know has NEVER needed to talk at one time or another. Think about that.....it is there IF you need it kinda like a sub-alert. You don't go around blowing your horn,. but it is there if you need it.