Archive for the ‘VHF Radios’ Category
A Lifeline at Sea
No airplane pilot in his or her right mind would take off without a radio to allow communication – not even for a short, uneventful flight. Likewise, it’s a boat owner’s responsibility to maintain contact with land. Oceans and lakes are rife with peril, and sometimes the dangers lurk below the surface. Jagged rocks can split a boat’s hull, and large white caps can toss smaller vessels miles off course.
Marine radios make it possible to establish contact with other boats, people on land and the Coast Guard. They are indispensable in emergencies and fun to play around with on a placid lake when the fish aren’t biting. On-board radios are an essential addition to any marine vessel, and boat owners cannot afford to overlook their value.
Handheld Marine Radio - Don’t Leave the Dock Without One
A handheld VHF radio is a useful tool for a variety of tasks aboard any boat, kayak, canoe or PWC.
Handheld VHF radios are relatively inexpensive, starting around $49 for a 2 watt radio. You can get a good submersible vhf for about $150 for a 5 watt model. You may be thinking that your cell phone will suffice, but on the water you shouldn’t count on it. A portable VHF radio gives you the benefit of boat to boat or boat to shore communications without the necessity of dialing a number. In an emergency, that can mean the difference between survival or catastrophe.
So, for the peace of mind alone, it is worth the investment to buy a handheld vhf marine radio. Whether it is your primary communications device or a backup to a fixed mount system, you will wonder how you ever got by without one.