VHF radio

Wall-I-Guy · **Posted:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 5:32 am

Ok guys, what'll I need to spend on a reasonable radio/antenna setup :?:

I'm curious as I have absolutely no idea. Do they have to be professionally installed or would I be able to fumble my way through it :?:

I'm somewhat of a handy individual. :roll:

Any ideas?

Thanks,

haybay larry · **Posted:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 5:51 am

I beleive you can purchase a radio and antenna for around $200. Look for a water proof unit unless you can store it in a protected location. Installation is easy. The antenna should be a collapsable style[ratchett lock at base]. If you don't plan on going too far offshore a portable unit is a good choice. The fixed antenna/radio will get you better distance. Someone of your ability should have no problems at all!

Wall-I-Guy · **Posted:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 6:21 am

Thanks HBL,

That gives me an idea anyway!

Problem with me getting a portable, I forsee the day it goes......glunk!....down, down, down....to the bottom of the lake :!:

radio · **Posted:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 7:44 am

Ihave a hand held I used for salmon on lake ontario works great , and you keep it in the house. gl Fatman

Fish Farmer · **Posted:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:04 am

Our crew that goes to Quinte now uses those little MRS radios. They are not that expensive, fit in your pocket. Get the one that uses AA, AA batteries are cheaper. Just a thought.

Wall-I-Guy · **Posted:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:28 am

Fish Farmer wrote:

Our crew that goes to Quinte now uses those little MRS radios. They are not that expensive, fit in your pocket. Get the one that uses AA, AA batteries are cheaper. Just a thought.

Thanks Fish Farmer, did you mean FRS radios? I already use those but they're only good for short distances. Believe me, you find out just how short when you hit the water :!:

Fish Farmer · **Posted:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:34 am

Yes your right Wall I Guy. FRS My mistake. But they are making a new version GMRS They are suppose to transmit up to 10 KM. I guess I bought mine to soon. OH well.

Wall-I-Guy · **Posted:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:42 pm

Fish Farmer wrote:

they are making a new version GMRS They are suppose to transmit up to 10 KM. I guess I bought mine to soon. OH well.

Ya, me too! I'll go with the VHF this time I think :!:

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