If tuned to the correct frequency could a boats radio communicate with a aircraft?

Question

Could a boats radio communicate with a small aircraft like a Cessna 172, and also vice versa. Could an aircraft radio communicate with a boat if tuned to the correct frequency. The example boat would be something like a Fairline Targa 47.

Answer 1

The normal aviation radio frequencies used for two-way voice communication are in the VHF range from 108 to 136 MHz. In the USA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designates the following frequencies for communication between aircraft and ships... These frequencies are not normally available on a standard aircraft radio, so you would need a specially made radio to legally communicate between airplanes and ships.

156.300 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Safety
156.400 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Commercial
156.425 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Non-Commercial
156.450 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Commercial
156.625 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Non-Commercial
156.690 MHz Aircraft-to-Ship - Commercial

Answer 2

Radio stations for music use AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation)
I not sure, but, I thinking Boats and Airplanes both use VHF (Very High Frequency). But, they are in different frequencies ranges, this may be for FCC Regulations. I will look some more, but, one may be modified to Transmit and Receive on the frequency of the other. Say, modify the Boat Radio and the Airplane not need anything. It may be cheaper to just buy a Boat Radio for the Plane or vice-versa.

Answer 3

Radio's don't care where they are. They have a frequency band and a type of modulation. So, if two radios are set at the same frequency and are both FM radios then they should be able to communicate with each other.

The big question is, does the aircraft band and the boat band go together. I do not know for sure, but my guess is that they don't.

Answer 4

Of course they can. All you need is radios capable of the same frequencies.
I would imagine a boat would be on VHF frequencies and something the size of a cessna 172 should also carry a VHF radio.
As long as both radios can be set to the same frequency then you can talk to each other.

Answer 5

A boat radio and aircraft radio can communicate with each other, only if u alter the boat radio to increase its frequency becuase there is a big difference in both radios frequencies range.

Answer 6

If the radio was fully tuneable, it certainly could. Standard marine radios, though, come with channels preset, which do not cover the air band, and aircraft radios do not cover the marine band. In addition, marine band uses FM, air band uses AM.

In our neck of the woods, the only cross-communication is between lifeboats and SAR helicopters; the aircraft is specially fitted with a radio covering Marine Band 0 (the Coastguard/lifeboat channel not available without a special permit and fit)

Answer 7

Yes - how else do you think naval vessels communicate with the Coast Guard and/or RAF Air/Sea rescue ????

Answer 8

Yes! as long as you are on the same frquency and not to far apart.

Answer 9

You can do this but be advised it is against the law.