# Marine Radios **URL:** https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/marine-radios/18.md [Latest](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Marine Radios category](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/about-the-marine-radios-category/4667)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
This is the forum to discuss marine radios! --- ## [Looking for an Antenna](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-an-antenna/11979)
**Author:** [@Allan\_Milo](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Allan_Milo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-an-antenna/11979 "2024-09-11T06:06:49Z")
Hi, I’ve got a Retevis RM01 that’s missing an antenna. Retevis has a lot of antennas on their site, but I’m not sure which one to get. I’ve tried contacting Retevis without any luck. Anyone know which Antenna It needs? … --- ## [Need to know if this two way will work](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/need-to-know-if-this-two-way-will-work/11294)
**Author:** [@mike\_ginis](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/mike_ginis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/need-to-know-if-this-two-way-will-work/11294 "2024-04-10T14:57:57Z")
Will this radio work in 2 miles city limits cobra the manufacturer MR HH350 FLT - 6 Watt --- ## [Marine band interference - found!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-band-interference-found/9164)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-band-interference-found/9164 "2021-05-23T15:36:43Z")
Months ago in a topic I posted this: The noise source in my area is centred on 156.4Mzh, and extends out, with two peaks - but there is nothing detectable on any narrow band radio - which in marine is of course still 25… --- ## [Tips for newcomers to marine band radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tips-for-newcomers-to-marine-band-radio/10448)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tips-for-newcomers-to-marine-band-radio/10448 "2023-05-24T21:36:34Z")
I’ve heard so much embarrassing stuff on marine band this week, I produced a video to guide people through the use of VHF marine band. There’s a British spin on the rules of course, but perhaps useful to boaters anywhere… --- ## [Waterproof and Floating Radios for Marine](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/waterproof-and-floating-radios-for-marine/10267)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/waterproof-and-floating-radios-for-marine/10267 "2023-02-06T08:31:58Z")
I thought I’d tell a story. Loads of marine radios I sell are advertised as waterproof and they float. Some even have a red LED that flashes when the radio gets immersed in water so you can find it in the dark. One radi… --- ## [Question about using an icom vhf marine handheld](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/question-about-using-an-icom-vhf-marine-handheld/9587)
**Author:** [@charleysevers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/charleysevers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/question-about-using-an-icom-vhf-marine-handheld/9587 "2021-12-15T21:31:11Z")
So I’m buying an icom I m24 without a battery. Can I just use an auto adapter to use it? Do I need to buy a battery to have that installed for it to work? Hope that question makes sense… It’s a vhf marine radio ht --- ## [New AIS channels](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-ais-channels/9372)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 7:19am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/new-ais-channels/9372 "2021-09-04T07:19:16Z")
I’m researching channel usage. In particular the channels on 156.775 and 156.825MHz, either side of channel 16. These are the two new AIS channels for the message 27 short data burst and monitored by satellite. Here in t… --- ## [Maritime radio, HX210 and Dual Watch bug?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/maritime-radio-hx210-and-dual-watch-bug/9302)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Breton](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Thomas_Breton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/maritime-radio-hx210-and-dual-watch-bug/9302 "2021-07-29T01:18:21Z")
Hey guys, I need your help on this one. Me and my team are a water rescue and assistance group that operates out of our marina, but we are not affiliated with the Canadian Coast Gard (CCG), we operate with the city. We … --- ## [UHF/VHF Radio in Vehicle](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/uhfvhf-radio-in-vehicle/9017)
**Author:** [@MaxC78](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/MaxC78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/uhfvhf-radio-in-vehicle/9017 "2021-02-20T14:10:23Z")
Hello there, I am new to this forum and looking for some help! I recently purchased a new F150 and I live right on the ocean. I was wondering if I purchase a UHF/VHF radio to put in my truck, would I be able to listen t… --- ## [Marine band - people and noise!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-band-people-and-noise/8945)
**Author:** [@paulears](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/paulears)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 8:47am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-band-people-and-noise/8945 "2021-01-25T08:47:42Z")
In my office marine band - where I spend a bit of time and monitor often has wide band noise, making the squalech open and weaker stations impossible to hear. I came in this morning (Saturday) at 8.30 and turning on the … --- ## [Marine Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-radio/5777)
**Author:** [@RadioWizard](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/RadioWizard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-radio/5777 "2020-09-08T15:42:17Z")
Just Wondering how many of you guys talk or have ever talked on a marine radio? I’m licensed to talk on a marine radio. It just costed me about 20 bucks and the test was alot easier than any amateur radio exam I’ve ever … --- ## [Can anyone help me with frequnceys](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-frequnceys/8655)
**Author:** [@Corkyyradiokid](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Corkyyradiokid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-frequnceys/8655 "2020-09-06T23:59:46Z")
Hi is there any one who can give me frequnceys for South of Ireland for boafeng uv 5 R radio for listen to --- ## [How to stop the beep Navicom rt 300](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-stop-the-beep-navicom-rt-300/8471)
**Author:** [@Hezil\_Abdelhak](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Hezil_Abdelhak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/how-to-stop-the-beep-navicom-rt-300/8471 "2020-05-26T14:12:14Z")
Hi i need to disable the beep from my navicom RT300 walkie talkie Thanks --- ## [Marine Radio At Home](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-radio-at-home/6735)
**Author:** [@GettinFishy](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/GettinFishy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-radio-at-home/6735 "2020-02-02T18:46:10Z")
Hello All, I live pretty close to the ocean and I wanted to setup a VHF radio on my porch to listen to the charter boat chatter offshore. According to google maps, im 2.5 miles from the ocean, there arent many tall buil… --- ## [Programming motorola - busy channels on UHF](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/programming-motorola-busy-channels-on-uhf/8063)
**Author:** [@Ivanovich](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Ivanovich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/programming-motorola-busy-channels-on-uhf/8063 "2019-11-08T17:02:27Z")
Hi there, I am seeking advice on the possibilities of programming a fleet of Motorola GP328 UHF with CPS R06.12.05. Is it possible to tweak them in anyway to keep interference from nearby users to a minimum? They are … --- ## [Can I use a marine radio on the shore](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/can-i-use-a-marine-radio-on-the-shore/7267)
**Author:** [@Zachary2631](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Zachary2631)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/can-i-use-a-marine-radio-on-the-shore/7267 "2019-04-21T18:22:36Z")
I am curious and like to talk on the radio if I am standing in the water can I talk to boats using a marine radio --- ## [Newbie with Marine VHF Questions](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/newbie-with-marine-vhf-questions/6343)
**Author:** [@TWO80CJ5](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/TWO80CJ5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/newbie-with-marine-vhf-questions/6343 "2019-02-13T22:21:00Z")
Hey Guys & Gals… I am new to this so bear with me. I have a river house in the panhandle of FL only accessible by boat. There are only 911 addresses available for this location. There are no communications available ex… --- ## [Vhf antenna help](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-antenna-help/7200)
**Author:** [@greasemonkey331](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/greasemonkey331)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-antenna-help/7200 "2018-12-11T09:34:32Z")
I have no experience with antenna building, and know very little about them. Can anyone tell me if a scanner antenna, will transmit for vhf?? I made this and it receives great, https://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl… --- ## [ICOM M85 vs M88](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/icom-m85-vs-m88/7160)
**Author:** [@ETO\_Archimedes](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ETO_Archimedes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 7:56am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/icom-m85-vs-m88/7160 "2018-08-28T07:56:31Z")
Hi, I’m a longtime user of the ICOM M88 VHF/LMR radios. It looks like these have been discontinued and have been replaced by the M85. The M85 makes a point of saying it’s limited to 2W transmit on LMR - but I can’t fin… --- ## [Help Servicing a Stand Horizon Marine Radio?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-servicing-a-stand-horizon-marine-radio/7085)
**Author:** [@GKJTexoma](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/GKJTexoma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 11:10am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-servicing-a-stand-horizon-marine-radio/7085 "2018-03-31T11:10:55Z")
Hello All, I am trying to swap microphones between a couple of Standard Horizon radios. One is an ‘Intrepid LE’ and the other one is an ‘Eclipse’. Both have the same housing configuration with the Intrepid just being la… --- ## [Land vhf frequencies on marine vhf radio, opinions, legal issues?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/land-vhf-frequencies-on-marine-vhf-radio-opinions-legal-issues/5574)
**Author:** [@vdubb16](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/vdubb16)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 10:31am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/land-vhf-frequencies-on-marine-vhf-radio-opinions-legal-issues/5574 "2018-03-12T10:31:26Z")
Im fairly new to the in depth of radio/FCC legalities, but ive been listening for years. Im looking to purchase a vhf radio for use in my volunteer fire/rescue ems station and monitor local LE traffic in the area. carte… --- ## [Antenna on hill to handheld radio system](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/antenna-on-hill-to-handheld-radio-system/7076)
**Author:** [@theleosen](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/theleosen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/antenna-on-hill-to-handheld-radio-system/7076 "2018-03-10T10:05:22Z")
Hi, I wish to implement a system that would allow my boat to communicate with the camp on land. Currently we have ICOM IC-M25 (5W) handheld radios that work well but do not provide enough range. I am looking for a syst… --- ## [Looking for schematic for Midland 78-100 Marine Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-schematic-for-midland-78-100-marine-radio/6836)
**Author:** [@AMStationEngineer](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/AMStationEngineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 10:47am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/looking-for-schematic-for-midland-78-100-marine-radio/6836 "2016-10-21T10:47:43Z")
Hello, New to the forum, I am a (former) long-time Motorola Two-Way Comm dealer/service tech (from the Second Class Radiotelephone Operator’s License days). A friend, and antique radio aficionado, has a Midland 78-100 … --- ## [Marine vhf on land based vehicle](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-vhf-on-land-based-vehicle/6769)
**Author:** [@CasePatriot](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/CasePatriot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 10:30am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/marine-vhf-on-land-based-vehicle/6769 "2016-10-13T10:30:35Z")
I am looking for a quality antenna that I can mount on the plastic roof of my Polaris Ranger xp900 side by side so I can talk to my buddy from shore while he is out on his boat and we are working our nets and for general… --- ## [vhf switches off](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-switches-off/6815)
**Author:** [@robwatt9](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/robwatt9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vhf-switches-off/6815 "2016-09-13T14:53:30Z")
my fixed vhf marine radio switches off when transmit button pressed, is fine when engine running, do i have insufficient power coming from battery --- ## [Help me factory resetting Kenwood tk-3360](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-me-factory-resetting-kenwood-tk-3360/6812)
**Author:** [@Wind\_Talker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Wind_Talker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-me-factory-resetting-kenwood-tk-3360/6812 "2016-09-11T13:56:17Z")
Dear all, I am facing a problem with my refurbished Kenwood tk-3360. I got this pair of UHF radios from a local online add. Whenever I try to write a new freq it asks for a password. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FACTORY RESET MY … --- ## [M-Tech MT500 problem](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/m-tech-mt500-problem/6711)
**Author:** [@Fontal](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Fontal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/m-tech-mt500-problem/6711 "2016-04-03T18:46:30Z")
Hi there, I have a problem with my VHF it’s an M-Tech MT500 and when I press the ptt on the mic it changes the set to ch16, anybody have an idea what’s wrong? Cheers for any replies Richard --- ## [A quick question from a newbie, re my VHS handheld](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/a-quick-question-from-a-newbie-re-my-vhs-handheld/6577)
**Author:** [@thpatrick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/thpatrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/a-quick-question-from-a-newbie-re-my-vhs-handheld/6577 "2015-08-24T10:30:45Z")
Hello All, I found this forum after trying a web-search on this subject, and you are probably the best folks to ask. Let me preface my question by saying that I know next-to-nothing about radios in general, not like th… --- ## [No sound radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/no-sound-radio/6560)
**Author:** [@Garnut07](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Garnut07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/no-sound-radio/6560 "2015-07-30T08:40:16Z")
Hi, I would like to know if it is normal that i dont hear nothing from my radio. First, i bought a boat equipped with a Uniden Solara DSC with a Pacific aerial Stainless Steel whip 1 meter antenna. Second, i dont know… [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/marine-radios/18.md?page=1)