STANDARD HORIZON
Shop Standard Horizon VHF Radios
Standard Horizon VHF Radios, available at West Marine, offer a number of benefits that enhance communication and safety on the water. These radios are designed with advanced features and specifications tailored to the unique needs of boaters.
Standard Horizon VHF radios include a number of features that boaters have come to expect in a VHF radio. These features include:
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC): Many Standard Horizon radios come with DSC capabilities, enabling users to send distress signals and precise location information in emergency situations.
- Weather Channels: When shopping the Standard Horizon selection, look for dedicated weather channels, to keep you informed about changing weather conditions. This feature enhances safety by providing real-time weather updates.
- Programmable Channel Names: This feature enables you to customize and program channel names, making it easier to navigate and quickly access frequently used channels.
Standard Horizon Handheld and Fixed-Mount VHF Radios
Standard Horizon offers a variety of radio options, including both handheld and fixed-mount models. Boaters can choose the type of radio that best suits their needs and vessel requirements.
- Handheld VHF Radios: These compact and portable radios are ideal for boaters who need flexibility and mobility. They are perfect for activities such as kayaking, dinghy sailing, or as a backup to a boat’s fixed-mount VHF radio.
- Fixed-Mount Radios: Designed for permanent installation on boats, fixed-mount VHF radios provide a more integrated communication solution. As opposed to the low power (Usually 1, 3, or 5W) of handheld VHF radios, fixed-mount radios offer up to 25W of output which can (to a certain degree) increase their transmission range. NOTE: Since VHF radios transmit on a “line of sight” basis, the best way to increase a VHF effective range is to increase the height of its antenna.
In conclusion, whether you are looking for DSC, weather channels, programmable channel names, a RAM (remote access mic), a loud hailer or other feature, at West Marine, there is a Standard Horizon VHF radio to meet your needs.