Which one to buy

[crappie168]

Hi Fellow members,

I have zero knowledge of those VHF or UHF radio and I heard that you have to get a licence in order to use it.
The main purpose for me to use this kind of radio to call someone when encounter in emergency situation during boating.
Please give me some advise which one to buy- see below link:

https://www.radioworld.ca/manufacturer/64/Standard-Horizon

Baofeng UV-82 Dual Band VHF UHF FM Two-way Walkie Talkie Ham Radio+ Seat Charger

Thanks

[xiaolu]

使用 VHF 的好一些, 包括有 DSC (Digital Selective Calling: Global (with GPS broadcasting) Maritime Distress Safety System )功能的更好

但是用 VHF 的 RADIO, 必须考试拿到此牌: Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime), 才可以用 VHF RADIO 发信号, 否则只能接收, 不能发送.

看这个说明:

https://www.boat-ed.com/canada/studyGuide/Using-a-VHF-Marine-Radio/101199_700084108/

可注册上课学习后考牌:

http://www.boatingcourses.ca/course-descriptions/maritime-radio-dsc-update

[莫德尔]

是不是考完牌，就可以酱了：
地瓜地瓜，我是土豆，我是土豆，请回答，请回答。。。。。。。
张军长，看在党国的份上，拉兄弟一把，拉兄弟一把！！不好，串台了。。。。。。

[xiaolu]

This is mine: STANDARD HORIZON HX851 with DSC, GPS (and it glows in dark and in water, and floats on water, and includes weather including marina weather channels)

Product Description:

• 6W Floating Hand held VHF with internal GPS, glow-in-the dark gasket, waypoint navigation and a compass display
• FLOATING - Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
• Built-in 12 Channel GPS Receiver
• Luminescent Glow in the dark gasket
• NEW for 2013 supplied with higher capacity 1380 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
• Waypoint entry (200 waypoints)
• Navigate to DSC Position Request call
• 6 Watt Transmit power
• Large easy to read LCD with Full dot matrix display (132 x 64 dot)
• Ergonomically shaped with Rubber Armor for Non-slip Grip
• DSC functions include: Distress call with position, All ships, Urgency,
Safety, Individual call, Position Request, Position Report and Group call
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
• Volume & Squelch indication on display
• NMEA output on cradle of DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA
• Programmable channel names
• Battery life indication
• Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
• Water activated SOS Strobe light
• NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert
• Selectable Power Output 6/5/2.5/1 Watt

[jimi]

This is mine: STANDARD HORIZON HX851 with DSC, GPS (and it glows and floats on water)

右上角有个S Q L
还有宽屏16比9

[xiaolu]

This is mine: STANDARD HORIZON HX851 with DSC, GPS (and it glows and floats on water)

右上角有个S Q L
还有宽屏16比9

SQL? 您是说, database 数据库编成的 SQL (Structured Query Language)?

[crappie168]

James, do you have a licence to use your marine radio?

[jimi]

This is mine: STANDARD HORIZON HX851 with DSC, GPS (and it glows and floats on water)

右上角有个S Q L
还有宽屏16比9

SQL? 您是说, database 数据库编成的 SQL (Structured Query Language)?

是啊，你发的图片上有那个按钮

[xiaolu]

James, do you have a licence to use your marine radio?

No, I didn't get the time just yet to take course or go through whatever study material to get the license, which is why so far I have not used this VHF radio. But I intend to carry it anyway next time on my kayak on water (just in case: I could take advantage of its DSC calling in case of emergency)

[xiaolu]

右上角有个S Q L
还有宽屏16比9

SQL? 您是说, database 数据库编成的 SQL (Structured Query Language)?

是啊，你发的图片上有那个按钮

SQL Button: Press this key first, then press up-arrow key to squelch or press the down-arrow key to un-sequelch the radio.

[jimi]

我以为一按就进D a t a b a S e了呢

SQL? 您是说, database 数据库编成的 SQL (Structured Query Language)?

是啊，你发的图片上有那个按钮

SQL Button: Press this key first, then press up-arrow key to squelch or press the down-arrow key to un-sequelch the radio.

[xiaolu]

This is mine: STANDARD HORIZON HX851 with DSC, GPS (and it glows and floats on water)

右上角有个S Q L
还有宽屏16比9

16/9 Button: Press to recall channel 16 (Emergency Channel). Press and hold to recall channel 9. Press this key again to revert to previous selected working channel.

[crappie168]

James,

Does the one below has DSC button for emergency call?

Beofeng UV-82 Dual Band VHF UHF FM Two-way Walkie Talkie Ham Radio+ Seat Charger

[xiaolu]

James,

Does the one below has DSC button for emergency call?

Beofeng UV-82 Dual Band VHF UHF FM Two-way Walkie Talkie Ham Radio+ Seat Charger

I don't think this model has DSC function.

[crappie168]

That mean this Boefeng doing nothing in case of emergency.
Does it call someone close to the range?

[xiaolu]

That mean this Boefeng doing nothing in case of emergency.
Does it call someone close to the range?

Call someone close in range? I think so, if someone happens to be on the same channel nearby listening, I think?

[xiaolu]

有 DSC 的话, 看这里, 给 ASSIGN 了一个 ID: MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI):

http://sd.ic.gc.ca/pls/engdoc_anon/mmsi_search.Ship_Search_Single?inMMSI=316024926&invesname=&inname=&oinmmsi=316024926&incallsign=&invesid=&ininmarsat=

[crappie168]

James,

Someone write review saying the Boefeng has DSC.
See attached photo

[yangzw2002]

是不是考完牌，就可以酱了：
地瓜地瓜，我是土豆，我是土豆，请回答，请回答。。。。。。。
张军长，看在党国的份上，拉兄弟一把，拉兄弟一把！！不好，串台了。。。。。。

可以，顺带打探一下鱼情

[Sergeantpepper]

James,

Someone write review saying the Boefeng has DSC.
See attached photo

dude, DCS =/= DSC

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_16_VHF

[crappie168]

椒兄

Do you think this Boefeng still able to reach coastguard in emergency situation?

[Sergeantpepper]

椒兄

Do you think this Boefeng still able to reach coastguard in emergency situation?

Vhf is a line of sight radio, meaning the transmitting radio (youself ) and the receiving radio (coastguard and other fellow boaters ) must be within each others eyesight for possible hookup...
that said the use of Vhf is more effective for geat lake activifies IMHO..

yeah if you are on channel 16 coastguard within your line of sight should be able to hear your Mayday, providing your unit's antenna power gain is good enough for the job for the distance...not sure if you will be ticketed if your are licenseless though

利申..我不是用者, 吹的只是纸上资料, 我趟这混水只為给站長一个小休