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Handheld VHS . . .
Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 7:15 am
by Pinocchio
Anything good to be said for 'em? They seem to be cheap (~$100) but what's their range compared to a mounted radio with a whip antenna? Anything close? Are they mostly rechargeable or just dry cell battery operated? Thanks!
Re: Handheld VHS . . .
Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 7:23 am
by wevans
Most are rechargable
a handheld is lucky to reach 5 miles "transmitting" and a mounted will reach about 20+ miles "with a decent antenna"
A handheld is good for a backup or some not straying far at all from land
if you're going a mile or two offshore, you need a mounted one
Re: Handheld VHS . . .
Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 7:45 am
by Barhopr
I use a Westmarine one with rechargeable bat. is waterproof and has worked fine for a little over 2 years and many dunkings. Like Wevans said though, anything other than inshore...get a 25W radio. VHF's are all about antenna height
Re: Handheld VHS . . .
Posted: May 24th, 2008, 11:26 am
by rocket
wevans wrote:Most are rechargable
a handheld is lucky to reach 5 miles "transmitting" and a mounted will reach about 20+ miles "with a decent antenna"
A handheld is good for a backup or some not straying far at all from land
if you're going a mile or two offshore, you need a mounted one
Everything you need to know right there