Finding the best VHF marine radio for yachts

The best two-way radio systems for yachts help keep everyone safe while enabling clear and consistent communication across the ship, and all the way back on land. Many things can go wrong out at sea, from ice blocking the designated route to rough currents that threaten to capsize a boat. If anything goes wrong, the ability to communicate is key to getting assistance in a timely manner. Hence, why two-way radios are a staple necessity onboard yachts, or any other type of vessel.

What Makes a Great Two-Way Radio System for Yachts?

Radios must be intrinsically safe

Marine VHF radios should be intrinsically safe, which means that the wiring of the equipment is designed to withstand high heat, dust, and water. In other words, even if something major goes wrong onboard a ship, the radio should still operate to communicate and alert the appropriate authorities.

Radios are waterproof and dust resistant

Radios must be waterproof and resistant to dust, that means they are in a sealed case that offers protection against many elements. Waterproof two-way radios can withstand up to 30 minutes underwater at 9 to 10-foot depths. You can’t count on the radio to work while it’s underwater, not that you could talk underwater anyway, but it will work as soon as you bring it up to the surface.

In addition, digital radios offer improved sound quality thanks to the fact they can tune out wind and other forms of background noise.  They do so by translating your voice into neatly bundled digital data packages that are then sent out to the intended destination. Lastly, the battery life on digital radios tends to be better due to more efficient use of energy when compared to the analog radio. This is optimal if radios are in use all day or all night by crew members.

Trust Retevis Marine, we know VHF marine radio and are more than happy to offer assistance and advice that all help you find the right radios for your team.