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Originally Posted by ulcerdoc
One more question. Will I need a VHF radio? If so should I get a mounted unit or is a handheld adequate? Any recommendations?
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I started with a handheld and went to a fixed mount. The difference is huge in the range. Handheld is at 5 watts verses 25 watts on the fixed mount. The coast guard couldn't hear my handheld (station is 12 miles away). My fixed mount with 3' whip mounted on a 4' extension mast gets great range. Lastly, the fixed mount units are the same price or less of a good handheld. The 3' whip is extra.