Marine radio

[kylew]

i was wondering if people prefer a handheld radio or one that is permanent with your boat. Also what brands and models people like. I am going to install one for my boat but am and wondering what models you guys like! Thanks -Kyle

[LongLine]

Permanent with a long antennea. Hand helds are too easy to drop, especially overboard and don't have the range of the permament ones.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Tim Bromund]

Definitely permanent, handhelds only have 5W of power, fixed mounts have 25W.

also since VHF is line of sight a fixed mount with an 8' antenna has a much wider range.

All of the radios are pretty good and will do the job. The right antenna is far more important IMO. Don't skimp on the antenna, go with a Shakespeare Galaxy Series I think the Shakespeare Galaxy 5225XT is a good choice.

Tim

[holy mackerel]

Icom radio, good antenna.

[Big Dave]

Definitely permanent, handhelds only have 5W of power, fixed mounts have 25W.

also since VHF is line of sight a fixed mount with an 8' antenna has a much wider range.

All of the radios are pretty good and will do the job. The right antenna is far more important IMO. Don't skimp on the antenna, go with a Shakespeare Galaxy Series I think the Shakespeare Galaxy 5225XT is a good choice.

Tim

[kylew]

Thanks everybody for the help!!

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