VHF radio

A VHF is an essential piece of equipment on a ship. Very high frequency (VHF) radios are available as fixed or a portable device to offer the best portable method of communication at sea. As in the situation, contact other boaters is a sure way to improve safety on water bodies.

The useful range of VHF transceiver is subject to various factors, such as time, the elevation of the antenna and the radio model. An effective range of five to20 miles is often experienced.

Handheld Cb Radio

A marine radio is typically built with high standards, incredibly easy to use and capable, often rough sea conditions, such as humidity, dust, vibration and shock resistance. Hand tools are ideal for managing a backup unit and the stationary or fixed position, with direct immersion. September VHF communication devices are often less expensive, and at least one ship should have a handheld device.

A VHF radio provides a communication that is morereceive effective and consistent in a marine environment that has a cell phone or CB radio. Boat radio channel reserved for emergency calls dedicated and rescue services, such as the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is monitored. Channel 16 is the emergency channel. And a lot of receivers that can get the latest reports of the time in order to keep as current as possible on the conditions during the voyage date.

This two-way communication devices are an essential part of safe navigationat sea. No vessel should leave port without a marine VHF radio system on board.