Posts Tagged ‘VHF Marine Radio’
Sometimes it’s best to stay home…
This past few days we’ve really had a lot of wind making it just about impossible to get out on the water with a small craft. That’s when you tune in channel 16 on your VHF Marine Radio, or tune in to the NOAA weather channel on your marine radio, listen to what they are saying as it is broadcast 24/7 for your safety, then decide whether or not it is safe to venture out into the water with a small craft. There is really no sense to “push the envelope” when dealing with a real wind, real waves, and a really unsafe situation. Consider it a great time to tie more lures or simply catch up on that “honey do” list we all have. Enjoy your day. Happy Boater.
A Bit of Comfort in Nasty Weather…
We’ve all been there………..you set out for a day on the water in bright sunshine and calm seas. Before lunch the waves start rolling and the clouds start filling the sky. Before you know it, you are in the middle of a lot of waves that are all capping and the wind has come up and all-in-all you are not in a very nice situation! About that time, you would be glad you had a VHF Marine Radio on board which would allow you to tune in to any late breaking transmissions from the US Coast Guard (which is broadcast 24/7) on Channel 16 or simply being able to tune into a NOAA weather channel for the latest update on the weather. Either way, you can gain that “comfort level” knowing that you have the latest information and you will be able to plan your day accordingly – even if that planning means pulling up fishing lines and making a beeline for shore to be safe. Happy Boater.
VHF – a likely lifeline…
I know its still August as I write this, but in just a couple months we will have November staring us in the face again. With that realization, it isn’t a far fetched reach to realize that November can bring with it some nasty storms on the lakes – at least around the area I am familiar with around Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Having a VHF Marine Radio on board gives you access to broadcasts sent out 24/7 by the US Coast Guard – advising boaters of incoming storm systems as well as other things that may hamper your great day on the water. Some of those broadcasts may be the one thing that may give you just enough time to get off the lake to a safe harbor before the waves became too treacherous. VHF Marine Radios are really not that expensive and are available even as a hand held VHF marine radio style. Many of the hand held units are waterproof to a minimum depth and float as well if dropped into the deep blue. Take a minute and consider how little money it really takes to be safe! Happy Boater.
When you catch the big one, who ya going to tell?
After spending a lot of time on the water, you realize that you can encounter great catching as well as “not so great” catching. (note that the “fishing” is ALWAYS good – just the catching varies!) When you catch that big one it sure would be nice to tell someone, wouldn’t it!! Those are the times it would be nice to have a CB Radio onboard as well as a VHF marine radio which has a range of approximately 20 miles over water when using the proper tall antenna. I’ve got a friend that has a great web store and deals in heavy duty fishing gear – the kind of stuff that makes you feel like a kid in a candy store!! I enjoyed a tour and wanted to share it with you guys. His site is www.reeldeepstore.com. Check it out! Happy Boater.
Smooth sailing is a great target for a day on the water!
Smooth sailing is always on the top of the “desire list” when heading out on the deep blue with your favorite friends, favorite fishing gear, and favorite music. What happens when something goes wrong out there? Will you be prepared for that unexpected squall? These days, there is really no reason that everyone couldn’t have a very affordable VHF Marine Radio on board. They are available as both a hand held VHF marine radio model as well as a fixed mount VHF marine radio. I’m sure one is available to fit both your wallet and your communication needs. Check them out at www.marineradiosonline.com. Happy boater.
VHF is something you hope you never actually NEED.
Buying a VHF Marine Radio for your boat or pontoon is, in many ways, like purchasing a life insurance policy. Nobody likes to spend money on something that they hope they will never use or need, but the reality of it all is that lives have been saved by early weather warnings issued 24/7 on the NOAA weather band on your marine radio which can give you sufficient warning to get your craft to a safe harbor if a fast moving weather front is detected by the national weather service. The US Coast Guard will broadcast warnings on channel 16 so always keep your ear tuned to this channel if you are in waters that may become perilous in the event of an incoming storm system. Happy Boater.
VHF is not a direction, but a way to go…
It’s a given that having a VHF radio on board can be the difference between being safe and not safe! Part of that safety factor comes from being alerted 24/7 on the weather broadcasts and alerts from the US Coast Guard regarding any fast moving systems that may be coming your way. They make sure everyone is alerted in enough time to allow them to get off the water – or at least get to a marine refuge area. The NOAA weather channel broadcasts constantly also and will also alert you incoming weather systems. I know just how fast a calm sea can whip up into a frenzy. It really isn’t fun when you find yourself caught in something like that. Be safe and keep your passengers safe. Always have a VHF marine radio on board – either a hand held VHF Radio, or a fixed mount VHF radio. Who knows – maybe your life depends on it!! Happy Boater.
Storm’s a brewin’ – are you ready?
I just came off the water. We had white caps that just pounded the boat when heading into them. It surely takes some of the relaxation out of the day on the water, but it’s all part of the outdoor communication device that will aid in giving you enough warning time to allow you to get off the water in time to keep everyone on board safe. If you are on a small body of water, maybe a CB Radio would suffice, but if you are negotiating the waves on a larger body of water, you owe it to yourself to invest in a very affordable VHF Marine Radio or at least a marine radio receiver capable of receiving the NOAA Weather channel which broadcasts 24/7 to keep everyone on the water safe. HAPPY BOATER.
Tough to enjoy something if an accident happens due to neglect…
Summer is certainly here!! Here on the north shore of Lake Superior, it’s unusual to find more than 3 vehicles on the road during this time of the season without at least one of them towing a boat! Then ….. why not?? The weather is great, the scenery is beautiful and the fishing is incredible! Always make sure that when going over your final check list when outfitting your boat for a day on the water that you have a VHF Marine Radio on board – especially if you intend to be on a larger body of water. This week we’ve surely had a flurry of storms brew up in a big hurry! You don’t want to take these weather warnings for granted. They are there for your safety. Enjoy your day on the water, but be sure to make it a safe one! Happy Boater.
Summer is a very good reason to think VHF!
With the summer season comes the unpredictable weather patterns that sometimes haunt us. As I have been observing the weather this season – even if its very early into the summer boating season, it seem like we’ve had more than our share of bad weather creeping up just about everywhere across this nation of ours! Weather is one of those entities that will always be with us and the weathermen seem to have a very high error margin when predicting weather patterns around a large body of water. For instance, today was supposed to be stormy, but we had one of the most beautiful days that anyone would ever ask for! Not complaining, of course, but just observing the error margin once again. Having a VHF Marine Radio (either hand held or fixed) installed in your boat will ensure the early weather warnings that are broadcast 24/7 on the NOAA channel and the US Coast Guard will also alert the boaters who are properly monitoring channel 16 when boating. Let’s be safe this summer – be alert and respectful of the rapidly changing weather conditions. Don’t be caught unprepared! Happy Boater.