2007-08-12 04:56:58 · 6 answers · asked by huskerred 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
No one will be within range of a VHF on land. Everyone else uses a CB. Citizen's band is on a different frequency than a VHF.
2007-08-12 09:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by ERIC E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suppose you bought a VHF marine radio? If so, buy yourselves a suitable antenna which is easy to mount on a bracket on your boat as high as possible. Buy a quarter wave antenna which is cheep and does not need to be any longer then +/- 50cm. Measure the distance between radio & antenna connector, and add 1 meter for eventual mistakes. Go to the shop where you bought the radio and/or antenna, and ask the guy over there to prepare the lenght of coax cable you need with fitting connectors for both radio & antenna (should be the same 'male' connectors). The coax cable does not need to be very thick (RG58), but needs to be of a good 50ohms quality.
With no power on the radio, connect radio & antenna, and make sure those connectors in open air within reach of water are well insulated.
Portable radio's are OK, but just as a back up.. within reach of the shore and with fully loaded batteries..
Safe sailing and good communications.
2007-08-12 05:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by glljansen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well mate, I think it's illegal to tarnsmit on a marine band radio if you're not on a flaoting 18 wheeler.. I'm not sure but I think you can listen but they will track you down and slap you arround if you transmit..
Now I may be wrong here but I don't think so..You might want to check with the Coast Gaurd on this before firing up that unit..
2007-08-12 14:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by TizMagic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's a VHF than it's illegal marine only.If a CB than any short SS whip will work. If you must use the VHF than get a sail mast mount with a load.SS antenna.There are a lot of hand held with antenna an you can put in your pocket.With cigarette chargers>
2007-08-12 05:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SELL IT ON CRAIGSLIST FOR WHAT YOU PAID FOR IT OR RETURN IT TO THE STORE YOU BOUGHT IT AT. THEN GO BUY YOURSELF A GOOD HANDHELD VHF RADIO, THE ANTENNA IS BUILT IN. YOU WON'T NEED AN ANTENNA WITH A GOOD HANDHELD RADIO, AND IT WILL GIVE YOU 25 MILES OF TALKING AND LISTENING TOO. GOOD LUCK. P.S. YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A VHF ON LAND, DON'T GET CAUGHT, HEAVY FINE.
2007-08-12 05:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by FILE 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I aggree with file. Why would you need a VHF on the road?
2007-08-12 14:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by Zach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋