Hi Greg thanks for taking the time to make this Vlogg its so important for anyone who sets out to sea really should have and know how to use a Marine VHF Radio, best regards and keep safe Paul @ Seavoice Training
Range varies with conditions but also vhf is mainly line of site as are most radios, however if you can see a radio mast on land, usually you can contact the coastguard at the very least.
@@miketexas4549 i think you would need a fixed vhf with more power and bigger antenna, best thing to do is to ask icom to see what system they have to suit your needs they are very helpful 🙌
@@gregmarthabutler Rodger that. I do have a fixed on my sailboat with a mast mounted antenna, I'm just wondering how much protection I would have in the event it craps the bed and I had to go to the hand held as a back up.
@@miketexas4549 ye in that instance and you are in trouble, i would be looking at an epirb, this sends out a signal of distress anywhere in the world, the hand held radio can be a backup for any vessels close by
I have the same VHF but the M25 EURO. I have been looking for that hidden transparent flashing section on the bottom of the unit and no matter how close I look I still can't see it. Neat how they hide it like that but thanks to your independent test I know it works:-) Anyway, how fast will 300hp on a small rib take you? About 40kns maybe? Interesting video.
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Hi Greg thanks for taking the time to make this Vlogg its so important for anyone who sets out to sea really should have and know how to use a Marine VHF Radio, best regards and keep safe Paul @ Seavoice Training
Thank you for watching ✌️
Just looking into getting a jet ski videos have been helpful 👍
Awesome 😎
same with me . could do with knowing what jackets and wetsuit type i need for this artic weather we call summer in Scotland
Hello sir what kind of range (radius) can you expect with a hand held radio like yours?
Range varies with conditions but also vhf is mainly line of site as are most radios, however if you can see a radio mast on land, usually you can contact the coastguard at the very least.
@@gregmarthabutler Do you think it would reach shore if you were 20 miles out with perfect weather?
@@miketexas4549 i think you would need a fixed vhf with more power and bigger antenna, best thing to do is to ask icom to see what system they have to suit your needs they are very helpful 🙌
@@gregmarthabutler Rodger that. I do have a fixed on my sailboat with a mast mounted antenna, I'm just wondering how much protection I would have in the event it craps the bed and I had to go to the hand held as a back up.
@@miketexas4549 ye in that instance and you are in trouble, i would be looking at an epirb, this sends out a signal of distress anywhere in the world, the hand held radio can be a backup for any vessels close by
Hi Greg great review do I need to do course you this vhf radio thanks shaun 👍🇬🇧🚒
To use a radio regularly yes, go to the RYA Website or call our friends at www.waterwise-marine.co.uk
when you got trouble, how fast the rescuer come after you reported it at ch 16 ?
That all depends where you are and who is around listening, rescuers will do their upmost to help im sure as fast as they can
I have the same VHF but the M25 EURO. I have been looking for that hidden transparent flashing section on the bottom of the unit and no matter how close I look I still can't see it. Neat how they hide it like that but thanks to your independent test I know it works:-) Anyway, how fast will 300hp on a small rib take you? About 40kns maybe? Interesting video.
56mph the gps is reading speed over ground.
Hi, nice video. Can you get weather reports from this model?
Weather reports broadcast from the coast guard yes but not digitally. Thanks for watching 😎
@@gregmarthabutler okay, thanks for the quick reply.
Nice vid 👍 i go out of pwhelli & probably have you on my vids going out somwere 😉
sound like a rayte stokey
name of the song please
Danger Cat by Lone Wild, this is found on www.artlist.io
Great song.
@@gregmarthabutler Greg this is Chrisco Copy Chrisco Standing By on 16