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If you can hear other VHF callers but cannot be heard yourself, here are the likely reasons and how to fix them. Read before installing your VHF to avoid these problems.
[SailNet, 16 August 2004]
Installing or replacing a permanently-installed VHF is within the skills of most sailors, the authors claim. The planning stage is discussed here.
[SailNet, 25 August 2003]
Operating time and cost per minute of use are rated for seven alkaline batteries, two rechargeable systems, and one Ni-Cad battery. AA′s from Duracell, Energizer, Radio Shack and Rayovac. 7 pages with photos and results tables.
[Practical Sailor, 15 July 2004]
Seven elite VHF units from Furuno, Icom, Raymarine, and Standard Horizon are rated for transmitter power output, frequency accuracy and stability, receiver sensitivity, audio output and quality, and other features. 7 pages with photos.
[Practical Sailor, 1 September 2005]
VHF radios under $160 from Icom, Raymarine, Standard Horizon, Uniden, and West Marine are rated for transmission power, frequency stability, receive sensitivity, channel selectivity, display, and sound strength and quality. 6 pages with photos and tabular results.
[Practical Sailor, 15 July 2005]
Fourteen holders of handheld electronics (cell phone, GPS, VHF radio, PDA, etc.) are rated for mounting method and resistance to pounding, shaking, tipping, and other abuse.
[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2003]
Performance comparison of 13 handheld VHF′s from Standard, Uniden, Simrad, Raymarine, Icom, and Shakespeare. 5 pages with photos and performance and features tables.
[Practical Sailor, 1 May 2002]
Review of new handheld VHF units..
[Cruising World, October 2001]
Comparison of 12 handheld VHF units. Battery performance, waterproofness, wattage options, weather alert, price, and other features. The author selects two units that are most functional. No illustrations on line.
[Cruising World, March 2003]
Fixed and handheld VHF transceivers, some with DSC..
[Simrad, Kongsberg, Norway]
If there′s a boat two miles away and you need help, your cell phone is not going to do you any good.
Sue & Larry
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