VHF radio purchase

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />I'm interested in purchasing a VHF radio for occasional boating trips in the SF Bay (Oakand Estuary) area. I do mainly fresh water boating so this is very new to me. Can you give me an insight into what I need to purchase. What are the recommendated minimum requiredment and fuction that I would need or want. Would a VHF radio be of value to me on a lake? Model and brand recommendation would be appreciated. Also, if you can lead me to a website that give an intro in to the use of VHF radio that would be great. I have a 18 foot bowrider. Thanks.

 

[nightvision]

Re: VHF radio purchase

Also, would one recommend a handheld or mounted unit? Again, it will be for occasion trips into protected bay and not far for land.

 

[bomar76]

Re: VHF radio purchase

The range is much better with a mounted unit....it's really the antenna that is the issue.<br /><br />I carry both, they really aren't that expensive anymore....a mounted unit for range and a handheld in case we have to abandon ship.<br /><br />Pointers on using a marine radio<br />www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/radio.htm

 

[JB]

Re: VHF radio purchase

Electronics topic.