Thread: Coastguard - Yes. VHF & Day Skipper - Maybe????

Go for both, in the scheme of things with boats it's not a lot of money to mount a fixed VHF and have a portable one as a back up. I do a portable radio check with the handheld while I'm out on the water every now and again and it works 10km off the Foxton coast which is pretty good for a little hand held.

Originally Posted by uk_exile

Currently doesn't have one so will be purchasing new. Any advice on handheld vs fixed?

Originally Posted by rugerman

Go for both, in the scheme of things with boats it's not a lot of money to mount a fixed VHF and have a portable one as a back up. I do a portable radio check with the handheld while I'm out on the water every now and again and it works 10km off the Foxton coast which is pretty good for a little hand held.

agreed, was just arguing the point of one over the other.
but ffs treat your handheld batteries in good condition. if the battery pack is not 12V then get/make an adaptor to run it off the boat battery.