Tag Archives :VHF radio

VHF radio lets boaters have two-way contact with other vessels, rescue services, and anyone else using VHF radios. While they used to be a one-size-fits-all product, these days they have a range of extra features that may better suit your requirements. Here are the features you can choose from at your next marine radio installation.  ...

One of the most questions customers ask us is “Is marine VHF radio free license? Do I need to apply for a certificate when I buy a marine VHF radio? So here we talk you about those questions.  ...

Some novice crew members have some doubts about the frequency of marine VHF radio. This article gives a brief explanation of the frequency of marine VHF radio.  ...

For many sailors, cell phones have become their primary means of both ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship communication. Even the Coast Guard will often ask for a cell number after it receives a distress call. None of this, however, makes a VHF radio any less important. A handheld VHF marine radio is your lifeline at sea; be on the ship, watercraft or boat sailing, fishing, or just doing your job.  ...

Marine VHF radio is installed on all large ships and most seagoing small craft. It is used for a wide variety of purposes, including summoning rescue services and communicating with harbors, locks, bridges and marinas, and operates in the VHF frequency range, between 156 to 174 MHz. Although it is widely used for collision avoidance, its use for this purpose is contentious and is strongly discouraged by some countries, including the UK.  ...

We often get people asking us why they should purchase a Marine VHF Radio when a cell phone can have a strong signal whilst out on the water. The answer is simple – we acknowledge that cell phones are a great tool to have on a boat…But – VHF radios are a form of communication that will ensure your distress messages are broadcasted and are more likely to get a rapid response of help.  ...

Before you travel, please check whether your handheld marine radio is working properly and whether it can receive information Don’t forget that a marine VHF radio is not a private phone call and everyone in the range can hear you. Foul language will not only be offensive to other users but is also not allowed under the rules in your license.  ...

The inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic and new pleasure craft. Many new boaters may not be fully familiar with the waterway or with traditional means of communication such as sound signals or flags. Both these factors have produced a situation where marine VHF radio on pleasure craft is becoming an essential piece of equipment leading to an improvement in safety.  ...

In a few weeks, various sailing competitions will be held one after another. Many people began to prepare various equipment, and many enthusiasts participated in the training. The coaches in the training center will do their best. Therefore, almost every coach must have a VHF marine radio.  ...

Here are some basic pointers for VHF marine radio newbies. Even if you're a seasoned hand, it is worth pointing this out and passing it on to green hands aboard. Think of you're loved ones, friends, crew-mates, or passengers in your care completely helpless should you become incapacitated.  ...