[Rhodes22-list] Hand-Held VHF's

[Gardner, Douglas L. (LNG)]

Joe, 

There are other VHF experts (Alex comes to mind), but basically VHF is
line-of-sight.  If you can see one antenna from the other, you should not
have an issue.

However, using the marine VHF for ship to shore is technically a no-no
(unless for an approved purpose, like contacting a drawbridge, arranging
dockage at a marina, etc.)

The 'authorized' way to do casual conversation between vessels and casual
ship-to-shore is with the FRS radios (Family Radio Service?).  They are
perfect for the task, have filters to filter out background chatter, and
have 'similar' range to a handheld VHF.  Pick up a pair for $50-$100.  We
have the Motorola FRS60, and love them.  We use them when caravanning in the
car, at malls, wherever.

Check them out almost anywhere, but here is a start:
http://www.outdoorworld.com  and search electronics for FRS Radio



-----Original Message-----
From: Ware, Joseph W. [mailto:joseph_ware@merck.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 4:01 PM
To: List Rhodes (E-mail)
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hand-Held VHF's


What is the range on these?  How does land effect this range.  I'd like to
have one on the dock while someone is out sailing.  Could be a couple of
miles and was trying to see if a hand-held was an option.

Joe
S/V Whisper


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