VHF Radios - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JarrodMc · 01-02-2013, 11:07 AM

How many of you guys use VHF radios when out on the water? What brand do you have/recommend?

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2013, 12:10 PM

I carry my old humminbird VHF all the time - it is only 4 watts (only good for line of sight communication), does not float and is not waterproof.
Later this month I'll be upgrading to an Icom M36. It has a 6 watt output (the highest wattage a handheld typically has - it's most important feature in my book) and it has a waterproof IPX7 rating - rated for 30 minutes submerged to 1 meter, which is good for when I take the occasional swim in the surf getting back in, and it floats should it ever become separated from my pfd.

Jimmyz123 · 01-02-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JarrodMc

How many of you guys use VHF radios when out on the water? What brand do you have/recommend?

I never hit the water without my radio, or cell phone. Here's the radio I currently have and it works great
http://www.basspro.com/Cobra-MR-HH12...duct/10223893/

I had this one until I dropped it in the bay at the bait barge. Great radio.
http://www.basspro.com/Uniden-Atlant...product/52738/

Make sure that what ever you get to attach it to you so you don't lose it.

Sdspeed · 01-02-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JarrodMc

How many of you guys use VHF radios when out on the water? What brand do you have/recommend?

I asked the same question, heres 2 pages of resonses

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=15259

sdfishin..alex · 01-02-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JarrodMc

How many of you guys use VHF radios when out on the water? What brand do you have/recommend?

i have a humminbird vhf radio $50 and it yours..ill post as pic

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sdfishin..alex

i have a humminbird vhf radio $50 and it yours..ill post as pic

Man - I gave that backup to you for your own safety alex - I hope you replace it with something...

JarrodMc · 01-02-2013, 01:32 PM

Thanks guys. I was looking at the new ICOM 92 or the Standard Horizon HX851. I know West Marine will do a price match and I found a deal online. I got a trolling motor for my birthday that I returned and I have money left over now for a new seat and a VHF. Thanks guys for the response.

But do you think one of those models is overkill? I know it could be used in other situations so it seems like a pretty viable justification for getting the best.

sdfishin..alex · 01-02-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Man - I gave that backup to you for your own safety alex - I hope you replace it with something...

ima replace it with a fish finder buddy

dos ballenas · 01-02-2013, 02:24 PM

go icom..... industry leader... and yes buy it frm WM

01-02-2013, 11:07 AM	#1
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	VHF Radios How many of you guys use VHF radios when out on the water? What brand do you have/recommend?

01-02-2013, 02:24 PM	#9
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	go icom..... industry leader... and yes buy it frm WM __________________ ____________________________________________

01-02-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I carry my old humminbird VHF all the time - it is only 4 watts (only good for line of sight communication), does not float and is not waterproof. Later this month I'll be upgrading to an Icom M36. It has a 6 watt output (the highest wattage a handheld typically has - it's most important feature in my book) and it has a waterproof IPX7 rating - rated for 30 minutes submerged to 1 meter, which is good for when I take the occasional swim in the surf getting back in, and it floats should it ever become separated from my pfd.

01-02-2013, 01:32 PM	#7
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Thanks guys. I was looking at the new ICOM 92 or the Standard Horizon HX851. I know West Marine will do a price match and I found a deal online. I got a trolling motor for my birthday that I returned and I have money left over now for a new seat and a VHF. Thanks guys for the response. But do you think one of those models is overkill? I know it could be used in other situations so it seems like a pretty viable justification for getting the best.