VHF help
Apr 16, 2020 12:02:23 #
Apr 16, 2020 12:06:43 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
It's called the GPS store correct? Is it online or only in North Carolina? As much as I would love to visit there, can't afford the trip.
Apr 16, 2020 13:11:20 #
Rocky from CA wrote:
It's called the GPS store correct? Is it online or only in North Carolina? As much as I would love to visit there, can't afford the trip.
It's on line. They have lots of different items. I've bought a number of items from them. I look to see if they have what I'm looking for then call them.
Apr 16, 2020 13:12:44 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
Yep. I already went to their site. Thanks
Apr 16, 2020 13:16:09 #
Bonasa wrote:
The store is actually in North Carolina.
Thanks, still like the way they talk.
West coast people speech is nothing special.
Apr 16, 2020 14:54:08 #
Bonasa
Loc: Coastal NC (Hampstead)
Hand-held vs. hard-wired: keep in mind that HWed units are 25 watts, and HH's 5 or less. In addition, HW antennas are mounted high compared to a person standing on the deck. Thus, the HWed units have a lot more range. As pointed out above, in case of a loss of power, an additional HH will come in handy.
Apr 16, 2020 15:08:59 #
Apr 16, 2020 15:56:52 #
Bonasa wrote:
Hand-held vs. hard-wired: keep in mind that HWed units are 25 watts, and HH's 5 or less. In addition, HW antennas are mounted high compared to a person standing on the deck. Thus, the HWed units have a lot more range. As pointed out above, in case of a loss of power, an additional HH will come in handy.
Also VHF range is pretty much "Line of sight " so the higher the antenna the longer the range. You can get an adapter to connect your hand held to your big antenna,thereby increasing your range.
Apr 16, 2020 16:13:25 #
Bonasa
Loc: Coastal NC (Hampstead)
Correct, but still 5 watts or less, and less battery capacity. People often find they really need the VHF late in the day, but have sometimes been jabbering and have run the battery down. Safety is not the place to skimp.
Apr 16, 2020 16:19:39 #
No doubt,but if you have to use your backup,handheld You will send a signal much farther with the 8ft antenna. A 5 dollar adapter can save your life!
Apr 16, 2020 18:42:00 #
Get a good mounted radio and a good antenna. You should get the best if your going out in the ocean you should get the most range you can.
Apr 16, 2020 19:07:46 #
Ackleyimp wrote:
Get a good mounted radio and a good antenna. You should get the best if your going out in the ocean you should get the most range you can.
And when your battery dies and your motor won't start.........that's when your back up will save you!
Apr 16, 2020 22:12:10 #
Hillbilly
Loc: Elk river WV
Most boats have a secondary power supply for trolling motors electronics that won’t tolerate the noise from a boat motors
Apr 16, 2020 22:19:12 #
Hillbilly wrote:
Most boats have a secondary power supply for trolling motors electronics that won’t tolerate the noise from a boat motors
Not that many smaller saltwater boats do. Many. can't afford a "saltwater " trolling motor.
Apr 16, 2020 22:21:35 #
Hillbilly
Loc: Elk river WV
It would be worth a small deep cycle battery stowed just for emergencies
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