VHF Accessories
Shop VHF radio accessories at West Marine.
There are dozens of accessories for VHF radios, most of which add functionality to handheld models, or make fixed-mount radios easier to use or install. Following is a list of VHF radio accessories and the benefits for each.
For Handheld VHF Radios
- Extra battery packs allow greater operation time, or more transmit power, or longer storage life. Generally, battery packs with more milliamp-hours will provide greater operational life.
- Handheld VHF radio holders are designed to mount to a bulkhead where they conveniently keep your handheld VHF radio within reach and ready for use.
For Fixed-Mount VHF Radios
- Replacement microphone clips are offered to replace the one your radio came with in case it gets lost or damaged.
- External VHF speakers make it much easier to hear your radio over the roar of the wind or engines. Many radios are mounted below decks, and it can be extremely handy to have a small speaker mounted in a protected location to monitor VHF traffic while sailing.
- External VHF microphones or remote access microphones (RAM mics for short) enable remote use of fixed-mount VHF radios. Some RAM mics connect with a cable to the parent VHF, whereas others are wireless.
- Grounding plates establish an electrical connection between the water surrounding your boat and the electronics on it. Grounding plates are generally made of bronze or copper and will generally make radios and other electronics work better.
- Microphone relocation kits are offered to lengthen the existing cable from your VHF to its microphone, or to lengthen the cable connection to a RAM mic.
- Replacement rechargeable VHF batteries are offered for those that have worn out or to boost the available transmitting time of a radio. While one battery is in use the other can be charging.
- VHF charging adapters are offered for select radios. AC charging adapters plug into a standard wall outlet. Cigarette lighter adapters plug into a DC cigarette lighter outlet.
- VHF charging cradles enable you to simply slide the radio into the charger which automatically connects the radio to charging power.
- VHF dust covers help to keep fixed-mount VHF radios clean.
- VHF flush mount kits make for a clean, uncluttered installation.
Special Orders
Can’t find the VHF radio accessory you want? We can special order almost any product you are looking for or need. Email wmcustomerservice@westmarine.com, call (800) 262-2464, or visit your local store with the information and we will research the part to determine if we can order it and then provide you with pricing and availability.