Vhf radio help

**HAYWIREZ** · #1 12-23-2011, 03:41 PM

Looking to put vhf radio in boat.Any suggestions on a brand of radio or installer???

**Floatin Doc** · #2 12-23-2011, 03:46 PM

Icom or Standard Horizon. If your life depends on it, have the very best.

**ReelWork** · #3 12-23-2011, 04:21 PM

ICOM or SH - Floatin Doc nailed it... Don't go cheap on safety equipment!

I have a handheld Standard Horizon HX270 and have been very impressed with it. Will be installing a fixed mount anytime and it will likely be the ICOM M300 (304?).

If you get a fixed mount the limiting factor is the antenna after that so again the limiting factor becomes the antenna. So got a decent antenna like a Shakespeare or Digital.

**HAYWIREZ** · #4 12-23-2011, 08:10 PM

Thanks for your input.Still looking for suggestions on where to purchase and have installed?

**JimD** · #5 12-23-2011, 08:27 PM

I have SH portable for 5- 6 years ago and kayaking days. Keep charged but put charger in BC and small inverter to get the 110 if needed.

**V-Bottom** · #6 12-23-2011, 08:32 PM

Best have a good antenna to along w/ it....3ft. stainless or 8ft.fiberglass..stainless mounting bracket to boot..mounted all mine myself, separate battery under console, radio is IN console w/ external speaker...also inside console...vb

**ReelWork** · #7 12-23-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HAYWIREZ

Thanks for your input.Still looking for suggestions on where to purchase and have installed?

Save the coin and do it yourself, it's one of the easiest installations you can do!

**saltygold** · #8 12-23-2011, 09:01 PM

breakwater marine talk to derek

**Outearly** · #9 12-23-2011, 09:30 PM

Icom at Breakwater. Fast and good.

**southbay** · #10 12-27-2011, 10:57 AM

Icon and Uniden are good. We've also had very good luck with the Lowrance VHF DSC model with scanning feature. Just use the best and highest antenna you can get regardless of VHF brand or model. If you have a T-top, mount an 8 footer up there and you'll definitely be heard.