One of the most important pieces of equipment on your boat is a VHF radio. In case of an emergency, a VHF radio is a direct link to emergency services such as Coast Guard and vessels of opportunity.
A VHF radio combined with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number gives emergency services a description of your vessel and your location with the press of a button.
| Vendor | Product | Price | Type | GPS | AIS | 2nd Mic Port | NMEA 2000 | custom 6 | custom 7 | custom 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ICOM | M94D |
$449.99
$489.00
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Handheld | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | No | ||||
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ICOM | M73 |
$299.99
$328.00
|
Handheld | No | No | No | No | ||||
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ICOM | M37 | $269.99 | Handheld | No | No | No | No | ||||
|
ICOM | M25 |
$199.99
$219.00
|
Handheld | No | No | No | No | ||||
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ICOM | M510 EVO | $1,075.00 | Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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ICOM | M510 EVO with AIS | $1,275.00 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | Yes | ||||
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ICOM | M410BB | $849.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
|
ICOM | M424G |
$399.99
$429.00
|
Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
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ICOM | M330G |
$299.99
$319.00
|
Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
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B&G | V60 | $1,053.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | Yes | ||||
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B&G | V60-B | $1,806.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive/Transmit | Yes | Yes | ||||
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B&G | V60-B + GPS500 | $1,957.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive/Transmit | Yes | Yes | ||||
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B&G | V100 | $1,527.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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B&G | V100-B + GPS500 | $2,750.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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SIMRAD | RS100 | $1,527.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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SIMRAD | RS100-B + GPS500 | $2,750.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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RAYMARINE | RAY91 | $1,732.99 | Black Box | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | Yes | ||||
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RAYMARINE | RAY90 | $1,388.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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RAYMARINE | RAY73 | $1,216.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | Yes | ||||
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RAYMARINE | RAY63 | $866.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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RAYMARINE | RAY53 | $724.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | No | No | Yes | ||||
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GARMIN | VHF 315 | $1,103.99 | Black Box | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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GARMIN | VHF 215 AIS | $965.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | Receive Only | Yes | Yes | ||||
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GARMIN | VHF 215 | $689.99 | Fixed Mount | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
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GARMIN | VHF 115 | $551.99 | Fixed Mount | No | No | No | Yes |
VHF Radio Accessories
VHF Radios - FAQ
Can I use a handheld VHF instead of installing a fixed VHF?
A hand-held VHF is a flexible mobile alternative – however it does not have the range or power of fixed-mount VHF radios.
As well, there are valuable features like DSC and GPS that are provided on most fixed mount VHFs but are less common on hand-held units.
Can a new VHF connect to my navigation system on board?
All fixed mount VHF radios can connect to contemporary onboard navigation equipment, but this may involve additional cables or converters
Contact us and we can find the best solution for your boat!
Is it possible to add a second station to my existing VHF radio?
If your VHF is a current model, then you could add a second station to many models.
Contact us and we can find a solution.
Can I use my smart phone as a wireless remote for a VHF?
With certain current models of VHF, yes, you can use a smart phone as a remote!
Contact us if you need suggestions!