pec@hou4b.UUCP (P.E.Costello) (04/06/85)
I would like to purchase a new marine VHF radio for my sailboat and would like the advice of someone who might know what to look for and what to watch-out for when buying. I have heard reports that radios with mechanical switches for channel selection are prone to contact corosion and failure. Should I stay away from Liquid Crystal Displays? What else should be considered? Pete Costello ihnp4!hou4b!pec
mls@wxlvax.UUCP (Michael Schneider) (04/09/85)
> > > I would like to purchase a new marine VHF radio for my sailboat > and would like the advice of someone who might know what to look for > and what to watch-out for when buying. There are two important sections in a VHF, the transmitter and receiver. Almost all transmitters are the same (25 / 1 watt). Receiver is different (if you can't hear them what good is it to talk to them?). You should look aSENSITIVITY: this should be less than .35 mv at 20dB. The second measurement is ADJACENT CHANNEL REJECTION: it should be less than (-) 60dB (note the negative number). The speaker should have at least 4 watts output. The number of channels, the type of switching, size and other gizmos are up to you (where do you keep it, what do you want to do with it, etc.). The only other thing I can say is not to get a crystal controlled set, it will cost you in the future. Before buying see what channels you will need in you area. m.l. schneider