Skins88
Well-Known Member
Looking for some advice/info. My new boat has a built in 25 watt VHF with about a 10' antenna. Nice set up. Although all I could get on it was static (separate issue). I'm going to be installing a radar arch which will require the antenna to be moved and I also need a home for the radar display. The spot where the VHF is mounted would work great for the radar display. My console is really tight for space. So I'm considering ditching the built in VHF for a hand held. I've researched on line about range on these things and it's tough to know the real difference. I mostly fish Vancouver area, but am planning a trip to Bamfield and would like to venture off shore. So for the guys that fish these areas what do you use? If fishing big bank can I expect to be able to reach the CG via radio in a emergency? Or would I just be in range of boats in the area? I know the built in is better but is there a big enough advantage to warrant keeping it over the hand held. I like the idea that the hand held can go with you if you have to abandon ship.