VHF Marine

Buy a VHF Marine radio for your boating safety

The }isa, which is mandatory for most boating activities at sea, just like the Marine GPS. The VHF Marine is designed to ensure communication between you and rescue services, as well as surrounding vessels, via a connection on different frequencies. The channel dedicated to a distress call is channel 16. The other channels are dedicated to communication between sailors. Since 2017, a Fixed VHF is mandatory for semi-offshore navigation, between 6 and 60 Nautical Miles from a shelter, and for offshore navigation more than 60 Nautical Miles from a shelter. According to the SNSM (Société Nationale des Sauveteurs en Mer), it's essential for your safety to have a VHF Marine for all types of navigation, including basic coastal navigation.

The use of a VHF Marine is essential if you are on board a vessel navigating in territorial waters, French inland waters or international waters. The use of VHF DSC is forbidden on French inland waterways. The pleasure boating license allows the use of a fixed VHF, while portable VHFs are perfectly free to use. You can buy a marine VHF at varying prices. Choose a quality product for this type of equipment. If you choose a Marine VHF at a price over 150 euros, Nautisports. com offers free delivery on all products in stock.

Portable VHF: your safety at hand

The radio}isthe most practical safety equipment on the Marine Electronics market. This portable equipment is ideal for basic navigation, up to 2 nautical miles from a shelter, and for coastal navigation, up to 6 nautical miles from a shelter. Your portable VHF must have a maximum power of 6 watts to be used. The best brands of portable VHF are ICOM, Standard Horizon, Navicom, Raymarine and Plastimo. The price of this type of product, in stock and available onNautisports. com, is very affordable. The VHF with the best value for money is the . You can even purchase additional VHF Stands and Accessories to reach the amount you need for free delivery. A Portable VHF is often waterproof and buoyant, which is advisable for cruising boats, fishing boats and sea kayaks. The watertightness of a Portable VHF is verified by the IPX standard. For good waterproofing, aim for IPX6 or IPX7 certification, which guarantees high resistance to water.

Other, more compact Portable VHFs are suitable for ocean navigation. These usually have an integrated GPS or AIS system, and a better-quality screen to ensure that information is easy to read. This is the case with the . The battery of a Portable VHF is made to last, but you'll find a wide range of replacement batteries for VHF Marine in theSupports and Accessories for VHF category. The advantage of Portable VHFs is that most of them are designed to allow you to make a distress call as quickly as possible. To make sure you don't get the wrong channel in an emergency, you'll find a dedicated distress call button on channel 16 close to the display.

Standard Horizon: easy-to-use VHFs

Standard Horizon portable VHF radios are reputed to be the most practical and functional on the market. The radio and the have been designed to be usable by novice sailors, but are still very capable even for ocean navigation. Both feature high-resolution displays, making messages and navigation information easy to read. The VHF HX210E has one of the largest screens on the market. Both VHFs feature the new intuitive menu system developed by Standard Horizon, the E2O (Easy To Operate) menu.

The configuration of these VHFs is very simple, allowing you to further customize the interface. Numerous have been developed by Standard Horizon to make the use of this product even more practical and efficient. The brand's flagship accessories can be found on Nautisports. com, including the and the . If required, the brand also offers a separate replacement battery for each Standard Horizon model.

Portable VHF DSC for long-distance sailing

Portable VHF models with DSC function are rare, as this type of product is rarely used for coastal and semi-offshore sailing. But offshore sailors need high-performance equipment, especially if they plan to navigate on international or foreign inland waters. To meet their needs, the Standard Horizon and McMurdo brands have planned ahead. The Standard Horizon is the best Portable VHF radio, priced at 319 euros. A very affordable price, considering that this Portable VHF features an integrated GPS. The is highly efficient and extremely durable. Its price is very high, but it goes hand in hand with the quality of this VHF. This VHF complies with IMO, ETSI and SMDSS standards.

Fixed VHF: the first electronic equipment for pleasure boats

It's compulsory to carry a VHF Fix onyour vessel if you're sailing more than 6 nautical miles from a shelter. Most VHF Fixes have additional features to guarantee safety in the event of distress. The most common features are AIS, DSC and GPS. The most comprehensive VHF is the . It is preferable to install a VHF antenna so that it can act as a transmitter and receiver of VHF signals from a remote position. A FixedVHF gives you access to a wide variety of radio communication channels, far superior to a PortableVHF.

Mounts and Accessories for VHF Marine

Nautisports. com offers you a wide range of . Pouches, waterproof pouches and belt clips come in handy if you want to keep your Portable VHF with you. Batteries and charger holders increase the durability of your electronic equipment. Protective cases apply to both PortableVHF and FixedVHF. They allow you to maintain your electronic equipment properly. The two best VHF accessories are the and the .

Accessories to keep your tools close at hand

The belt clip is the best tool for active sailors on deck. In addition to the other tools you need, it keeps you uncluttered. The is sturdy and will be ideal for your Standard Horizon hardware. If you have a or a Portable GPS, we advise you to get the or the .

Your floating } will still sometimes need to be fitted with a waterproof pouch in heavy weather. Here, the will do the trick. The accessories will be particularly practical, especially the as it will facilitate your communication with ships and rescue stations.