vhf radio

I'm wondering how far off shore I can go in my boat and still be able to talk to someone on land using a 5 watt handheld vhf radio. All the ones I'm looking to buy have no indication of this. Thanks for any input....

We have a vintage Sitex HH-300 handheld aboard our vessel at all times, as well as our base-mounted Uniden. The Sitex does extremely well using the "rubber-ducky" antenna to a distance of about 5 to 7 miles over open water talking to other sailboats and marinas.

If you're communicating handheld-to-handheld, about three miles is the the range you can expect.

I echo the opinions above, I wouldn't depend on a handheld as our sole means of radio communication.

Hope this helps!

2008-05-13 07:19:04 by aqualoaf

Coast Guard personnel demonstrate how beneficial having a VHF radio can be through a reenactment of a boater in distress contacting the Coast ...

I need to find a website where i can listen to VHF radio i know the channels just need to know the site.

+ not an easy question. Try the DX section of this web link. I think it may have what you are looking for, or at least more info.

Good luck

PS why don't you just buy a radio and turn it on?

2006-10-22 09:00:41 by wooster

Price: $79.95 Too low to display

Waterproof, VHF marine radio is perfect for recreational boaters or as a portable backup on larger vessels
One-year manufacturer's warranty
Selectable 1/3 watt output power, access to all U.S., Canadian, and International Channels, as well as 10 NOAA/Weather channels
Weather alert sounds an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby
DC accessory adapter plug and rechargeable NiMH Batteries included; can also be used with five standard AAA alkaline batteries

I am wondering to see if I could use my CB radio to communicate with my friend who has a VHF radio.

No. The standard VHF radio works in the 150 MHz area and uses FM. A CB works in the 27 MHz area and uses AM. The VHF radio won't be able to communicate the the CB because of both conditions. Neither radio can operate in the frequency range of the other and neither radio can work on the other modulation. This mean the VHF can't send or receive AM and the CB can't send or receive FM.

2008-06-30 14:33:01 by Patrick S

Price: $119.99

Compact, sleek 25 Watt VHF radio
Orange backlit text display shows channel names, radio menu, DSC features and GPS data
All USA, International and Canadian marine channels
These have a rugged microphone with channel 16/9 and triple watch select keys
Full DSC capability including position send and request

In order to talk to an air plane from the ground you would need a VHF radio rather than an CB? And of you would have to have one of each one on the plane and another on the ground.

OK, if you are talking to someone from the ground to an airplane privately, you can CB, VHF, UHF, HF, the new family band radios, or two cups and a real long piece of string.

Yes, you would need one radio on the airplane and one on the ground.

VHF is used to communicate to ATC. I don't know what you are trying to do, so to answer this question we'd need more info.

2007-06-04 12:33:26 by Big G

I would like to know how to wire my West Marine VHF Radio.Coming out the back of the radio is a red wire, a white wire, and two black wires. The white wire and one of the black wires are a thinner gauge then the other black and red wires. Any solutions out there? Thanks

You could solder (best), or crimp connect a waterproof "In Line" fuse to the red wire, then connect it to a "terminal Ring", and put over the red + battery post, then ground the black wire, by connecting a "Terminal ring" to it and put it over the NEG.- battery post. The "In-Line" fuse is circuit protection, OR you can by-pass this by conecting to a spare fuse on the Panel (red +), then ground the black wire to the Neg on the battery or neg - on the panel (fuse block). Direct connection to the battery is best, the other wires probably go to the "Aux. Speaker" which you will need as the speakers on the radio are too small to be heard over engine noise. Soldering works BEST, then coat with "Liquid Lectric tape", or heat shrink tubing for a water resistant seal on the wires, and a good "Marine" connection. E-mail is open if further assistance is needed.

2007-09-28 18:26:46 by renovator272