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Safety First / VHF Radio check
« on: June 25, 2018, 10:16:58 AM »
Hello all,
I've got a new Standard Horizon handheld VHF that I've only had out on the ocean once, but heard nothing on channel 69/16 for the hour I had it on. After speaking with customer service they assure me it's working because I get the weather channel loud and clear, but I'd like to know first hand it's receiving and transmitting properly. I live in the South Bay and would love to do a radio check if I knew someone else who had one close by (I know, never use emergency channels). Does anyone have any suggestions to test this thing out before I head back to the salt? Thanks!
I've got a new Standard Horizon handheld VHF that I've only had out on the ocean once, but heard nothing on channel 69/16 for the hour I had it on. After speaking with customer service they assure me it's working because I get the weather channel loud and clear, but I'd like to know first hand it's receiving and transmitting properly. I live in the South Bay and would love to do a radio check if I knew someone else who had one close by (I know, never use emergency channels). Does anyone have any suggestions to test this thing out before I head back to the salt? Thanks!