27 Meg

[Mark-P]

Was just wondering if theres a brand that stands out eg ( GME ) & if there range
is based on line of site ?? Any help appreciated !!

Mark

[Kleyny]

I think there are two main brands that would be OK, they are GME and uniden.
the distance of the units can come down to size of arial. but line of site is the normal rule of thumb.

neil

[Marlin_Mike]

GME Uniden or Icom. All good and all work. Are you planning on outside trips? If so mate fit a VHF as well, for the extra cost worth it for outside.

Mike

[Mark-P]

Yeah i was think of both mike , just trying to cut down on expences !!
Cheap Ass

Mark

[Mark-P]

What about handheld VHF ???

[Marlin_Mike]

Handheld VHF work ok, but again is limited in range due to aerial height issues. With VHF, higher the aerial the better and also line of sight. Fit a 26meg and then fit a VHF down the track when you have enough and pick one up cheap maybe on ebay or in thewanted thread on ausfish

Mike

[Fish Guts]

i reckon i could yell and get further than a 27mg. honestly not worth it mate, go a gme vhf, pretty cheap and work a treat !

[Greg P]

If you want to save the coin dont get the 27 - just get a VHF especially if you plan to go outside regularly.


Cheers

Greg

[Spaniard_King]

27 meg is not goimng to be monitored much from here on in, it will become simply a chat radio.

VHF only way to go

[Mark-P]

Thank Garry, Greg & F'G ..... You just don't realise how much johnny cash is required to set a boat up from new ! My last boat had every thing you could possible need , but of cause it was secondhand when i got it ....... Starting to think i may have been better off buy an established boat , like from some one who fished offshore //??

Mark

[fsh00]

Another misconception that has been gained over the years is that VHF will carry further than 27meg which is not the case. VHF is strictly line of sight where as 27meg will bounce of the earths ionesphere (i think it is) and reflect the signal out.
fsh00.

[Simmo2]

Another misconception that has been gained over the years is that VHF will carry further than 27meg which is not the case. VHF is strictly line of sight where as 27meg will bounce of the earths ionesphere (i think it is) and reflect the signal out.
fsh00.

A very good point. I have had reliable conversations with Japan and the US with 27 ish megs, but only when conditions were right.
Tropospheric ducting could also see your VHF signal quite easily get to NZ....
But the conditions have to be right....
With waiting for weather, swell, days off, moons, tides and whether or not the missus says its ok... I'd rather get a more reliable short/medium range radio.
VHF fits that bill rather nicely.

[QF3 MROCP]

27 meg is not goimng to be monitored much from here on in, it will become simply a chat radio.

VHF only way to go

Mark-T.

Have a read of the radio operators handbook: http://www.amcom.amc.edu.au/handbook...c.mrohb.08.pdf

You'll see it becomes more of an issue of "Who's Listening" rather than price or range etc..

The listening audience, not range, is the thing to be more worried about. At the end of the day, the radio is there for two reasons:

One - when you have to send a MAYDAY call (not ever wishing that on anyone) and
Two; for you the hear one and be able to relay the call or assist the other boatie..

Go for VHF

Peter

[Mark-P]

Thanks for the feedback, looks like a radio coarse is my next move !!

Mark

[Willo]

Another misconception that has been gained over the years is that VHF will carry further than 27meg which is not the case. VHF is strictly line of sight where as 27meg will bounce of the earths ionesphere (i think it is) and reflect the signal out.
fsh00.

True FshOO
From off Tweed Heads on my 27mg I have picked up the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria down South
And Townsville up north
But must admit only on rare occasions
Willo