VHF Radio

VHF Radio

Fixed or portable VHF radio?

As seen above, the portable VHF radio has an "optical" range, which varies according to the height and length of the antenna and the power of the transmitter. These parameters penalize the Portable VHF radio whose power ranges from 1 to 6 watts and which has a compact antenna. Thus its range will not exceed 5 miles. 

For its part, the fixed VHF radio multiplies the advantages: its transmission power of 25 watts maximum first of all, which allows boat-to-ship communication from 30 to 40 miles to a coast station and a fixed antenna positioned most of the time at the highest point on the boat. Its autonomy is 5 to 8 hours under normal use. In addition, it benefits from the DSC (Digital Selective Call) technology, a security system initially implemented on commercial and fishing vessels, but which has become more widespread for pleasure craft. 

The DCS is also a feature of some portable VHF radio: the Navicom VHF RT 420+ DCS is one of them.

Regulation

VHF radio, whether fixed or portable, are subject to common regulations. They must first be declared to the National Frequency Agency (ANFR), which issues a free operating licence and a personal call sign (MMSI). This document must be on board.

Finally, the use of VHF radio on land is prohibited, walkie-talkies will be used.

This regulation applies to both fixed and portable vhf radio.

VHF radio: don't board without it!

For safety reasons, the VHF radio is the essential accessory to be able to report your position and communicate with all boats and ports near your boat. It is a selection rich in diversity that we offer you of VHF radio for boat to discover now!

VHF radio: a lot of different models

To avoid the risk of not being able to communicate, you must carry a VHF radio on board your boat. Indeed, this radio will allow you to keep a link with the mainland, to exchange with the other boats you will meet, but also to identify yourself at the entrance of the ports to which you will dock. To meet your different needs, whether you are a long-haul sailor or a yachtsman fond of strolling to small wild coves, we have selected the best vhf radio for boats. Choose from the different options.

Do you want a VHF radio built into your dashboard? Choose the fixed marine vhf radio that is easy to install and then doesn't move an inch. Do you need a portable VHF radio? Equip yourself with a mobile band maritime vhf and take your radio with you everywhere on deck and in the cabin. Fixed or mobile, you will also need to be interested in its waterproofness level before choosing it. 

As a reminder, the waterproofness of the model is represented by the last digit. The latter can oscillate from 0 to 8, with 0 being the worst degree of water resistance and 8 indicating that the unit can be immersed to a certain depth and for a certain time without risking any damage.

Our brands of VHF radios

With a wide range of products, we offer you several brands renowned for VHF radio. Indeed, you can appreciate the solidity of sailor or standard horizon VHF radio, just as you can direct your choice towards the quality of the connections provided by navicom or garmin marine vhf radio. It is up to you to decide which radio is right for you based on your needs and its usefulness.

In the process, you will also have to determine whether or not you want a floating VHF radio. In case of damage, it will always be there to allow you to make your emergency calls. Navigate serenely with one of the marine vhf radio models from our online collection.