Need Recommendations for a Marine VHF Radio and Antenna setup for Lake Sakakawea

defiant1 · Jun 27, 2016

It will be my first time on this water, figure I'd better be prepared just in case.
Fixed or Handheld?
Any practical experience or applications are appreciated.

d1

pluckem · Jun 27, 2016

defiant1 said:
It will be my first time on this water, figure I'd better be prepared just in case.
Fixed or Handheld? A
ny practical experience or applications are appreciated.

d1

Is it for emergency cases or trying to communicate with buddies/family?

I have no real world experience with them sorry and not really helping this thread much, but was thinking about the use of them a week ago while up there. I see a lot of boats still sporting the big antennas however don't think I have seen anyone use theirs for years. Cell service continues to get better even though there are still plenty of dead areas.

If for emergency use only I would think a handheld (if reception is similar) would be a lot more practical than hardwiring in a unit and then having to deal with the large antennas as well.

defiant1 · Jun 27, 2016

pluckem said:
Is it for emergency cases or trying to communicate with buddies/family?

I have no real world experience with them sorry and not really helping this thread much, but was thinking about the use of them a week ago while up there. I see a lot of boats still sporting the big antennas however don't think I have seen anyone use theirs for years. Cell service continues to get better even though there are still plenty of dead areas.

If for emergency use only I would think a handheld (if reception is similar) would be a lot more practical than hardwiring in a unit and then having to deal with the large antennas as well.

It would be for both emergencies and communicating with family.

MTPoleKat · Jun 27, 2016

[h=1]Shakespeare 4187 SS Ratchet Mount[/h][h=1]Shakespeare 5396-AIS Galaxy 4ft. Little Giant[/h][h=1]Standard Horizon GX1600B Standard Explorer VHF Marine Radio - Black[/h]
very happy with this setup good range. would post links for ya but don't have enough posts. got it all on amazon. the radio is really nice comes across automatically with weather warnings and coast guard messages.

defiant1 · Jun 28, 2016

MTPoleKat said:
Shakespeare 4187 SS Ratchet Mount

Shakespeare 5396-AIS Galaxy 4ft. Little Giant

Standard Horizon GX1600B Standard Explorer VHF Marine Radio - Black

very happy with this setup good range. would post links for ya but don't have enough posts. got it all on amazon. the radio is really nice comes across automatically with weather warnings and coast guard messages.

Thanks for the recommendation.

d1

Vollmers · Jun 28, 2016

Apple iphone.

defiant1 · Jun 28, 2016

Vollmers said:
Apple iphone.

Cell reception was an issue where I was at. Not sure a smart phone is the answer.

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