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hickroots07

I am looking for anyone who uses something like this to communicate while on the beach. I would like them to be waterproof if possible with a good range on them. My wife is looking for a way that she could communicate with me if we go separately down PINS or say she left early or came later than me in the event she has troubles. She says this will get her fishing with me more often so i will do just about anything to make this happen. Let me know if you have any suggestions and approximate ranges. Thanks!
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AnmRanch · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 26 Jul 2013 Posts: 353

I put a CB in my truck just for PINS. I know it's old school and hardly anyone has one anymore, but me and my buddies use it. Really like it for caravaning down PINS

hickroots07 · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:30 pm Post subject:

That's an idea....what is the range that you typically get on the beach?
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AnmRanch · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 26 Jul 2013 Posts: 353

I didn't get real far, I think my buddies attena wasn't transmitting good, but if the attenas are tuned correct, you should be able to get around maybe 15 miles on a good day. And keep in mind the beach curves, so I'd hope for a little farther drive distance

FoldCatOne · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject:

Just get your Ham Radio Technician Licenses and use 2 meter Hand Held radios
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AnmRanch · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 26 Jul 2013 Posts: 353

FoldCatOne · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 11:19 am Post subject:

All licenses are no-code now. I even think you can get your license back with no test. Check it out. Of course your wife would need to get licensed too.
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AnmRanch · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 26 Jul 2013 Posts: 353

Didn't know that.
I remember trying to upgrade to my code, missed it by like two letters and one question.
I'll have to look into renewing my license.

joejoe7716 · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:20 pm Post subject:

I have a set of cobra 1000 two way radios that reach from Yarborough pass to bird island boat ramp.

We just leave them on and hit the call button and the radio has a loud ringer

joejoe7716 · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:25 pm Post subject:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019RIP24E/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1477265066&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cobra+two+way+radio

Cricket · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:16 pm Post subject: Marine Radio

Have you considered a Standard Horizon Marine Radio? Not only can you keep in contact, but you have immediate access to Coast Guard and Weather if you need them. Mine is water resistant and has great distance even though portable.

Eric ATX · Pony Mullet Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 59

I use the Motorola T600. They're waterproof and have a 35mile peak-peak range, so less range with beach terrain but they definitely should give you the distance you need:

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/products/two-way-radios/consumer-two-way-radios/talkabout-t600-series.html#tabproductinfo

I have no complaints so far and they are indeed waterproof. I like the waterproof feature as I radio back to whoever is on the reels when I'm deploying big shark baits 700-800yds out so they know when to anchor the lines in.

Hope this helps!

hickroots07 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Marine Radio

Brandon1107 · Joined: 21 May 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Yorktown/The Island

Just a heads up, it is illegal to use a marine vhf radio from land.

Rxfire · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:38 am Post subject:

Does one tire in the water qualify? One leg? Just kidding!

I know the FCC designates various frequencies for uses by radio owners, and are serious about it. Can a marina use a marine frequency, even though they are technically "not on the water" ?

Gets gray pretty fast...