Corpsman

Here is a link to the one on Craigslist. $50.00 bucks and it's brand new.

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/for/931441330.html

truklodyte

Ok on VHF FM radios .

For every watt of transmission is one mile as a rule. So get the model with low power and high power. Low power 1 watt and high power 25 watts. Button for emergecy click on 16 with emergency beacon a mini epirb. Also check one that has altenant channels so you can flip back forth with other fishing friends .As for an antenna get a topload one . This will also increase transmission range.

A top load antenna gives the reverse tear drop effect for better transmission and reception.All power iscentered out the top.A whip or stick antenna the power is centered on the base making you need a longer pole for distance transmission.

Don't get the cheap antenna coaxile cable get a good quality . Do not coil extra wire up that will cut transmission power. keep it streached out .

Remember when you get a radio its your life line for help.Also get one that has an extention speaker jack and use it.

oldflathead

Someone called me last week about the Standard Horizon w/antenna deal and wanted one, so I ordered one in. I am selling it for my cost to PFFers. This person was going to call me the next day and come and get it...

??? Do you still want it? I forgot your name and/or phone #. I have a near fatal case of CRS.

Anyone else interested? New VHF for only $74.99 + tax

I have new 8' and 3' antennas for my cost.

I'll be home all weekend - working on my boats.

Tom 572-1225

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Sea Monkey

The OLE VHF... Buy new everything . It's one thing not to skimp on....I have a basic standard radio. With a 5206 8ft. ant. .. I've talk to people on the radio close to 50 mls. away. Water conditions have affect on range. Wave height etc. .. I was sitting in Billy Goat hole and talked to someone 44mls. SE of Daulphin Island.. I see someone mentioned not coiling excess ant. Mine has alot coiled up. I really don't have room to uncoil mine. I've also been sitting about Southern Raceway and talk to someone sittin off the beach at the Flora Bama.. I'm due to buy a new one.. The one I have is about 6yrs. old.. The best way to go is with the DSC cability. Coast Guard now has the entire Gulf Watched by the new Rescue 21 .. A big majority anyway.. Goodluck and safe boating.