Karratha VHF ?
Submitted by wac61 on Tue, 2011-12-13 23:34
Hi guys,
We will be moving to Karratha about the 3rd Jan with a 4.7mtr kingfisher f/glasses with a 40hp motor.
My question is what is the best sort radio to buy VHF etc
Thanks Mal
Browny
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I'd def go the VHF. Better,
I'd def go the VHF. Better, clearer reception over the distances, tho the islands may cause interference in either 27meg or VHF!!
West Pilbara Sea Rescue group can advise best for requirements in their area tho!
(They monitor ch 16, their call sign is VN6FI or VMR685. Last contact number I knew of was 91831327)
Cheers.
Browny.
I just love Exmouth: Its a quaint little drinking town with a fishing problem!
carnarvonite
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VHF
Don't even consider buying a 27 meg marine radio, not too fardown the track you will find that the sea rescue groups won't be monitoring them.
Go straight to VHF and don't worry about getting a licence because they are considering making rec fishers exempt in the near future.
wac61
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Date Joined: 11/12/11
Karratha VHF ?
Thanks guys for your help!!