Tagged: vhf
Smart Boating 258 – Marine Electronics
This TV show focuses on valuable features provided by the latest marine electronics.
Dialing…
These days, most boaters carry smart phones which deliver both phone calls and Internet applications. Due to this dual functionality, many boaters have been paying less attention to traditional VHF radios, which is not a good idea. There are several qualities that VHF radios bring to the table which can prove to be very important. First, they have good range, especially the fixed-mount VHFs with tall antennas. This can be important when out of range of land-based cell towers. Second, certain key channels are monitored constantly by everyone from local fishermen to the USCG which can lead to a rapid [...]
Smart Boating 238 – Spring Commissioning
This show focuses on a number of important points to consider in the spring commissioning process.
Smart Boating 217 – Basic Safety Gear
This show focuses on the selection and operation of important safety gear.
Smart Boating 98 – Marine VHF
This show features the various types of VHF radios and their proper installation and use.