Reception... it seems that most VHF's have a garbled, unclear transmission coming thru the speaker. How does this unit sound?
1543798
I am in the marine industry. Standard manufactures some of the best VHF's. The trick is don't cheap-out on your antenna. You can have the best VHF with a cheap antenna and you will not be satisfied. I purchased a good eight foot antenna and have reached out over 30 miles loud and clear on some of my radio checks in good weather.
1543799
It sounds loud and strong. You may need to check your squelch setting and ground. Antenna should be has high as possible. if you signal is weak or unclear you may be out of range ?? VHF is mostly line of sight and not long range in most cases.
339596
I have had the same experience from the beginning. I contacted Pyle and they had me return it to Brooklyn (at my cost) and sent it back within a week, and the problem channel was fixed no charge. Now, however, a different channel has been cutting out in FM so this will have to go back again. At this point, the unit is about six months old. I'm happy with its performance as an amplifier, when it's working, but it's problems point to poor original workmanship.
337776
Yes. Have not heard clear sounds from any stations. Wondering if this is a signal problem or else the device have some issue. Not really using this device at this point.
822340
Mine is crystal clear.. I had a low freq amplifier type "hum" in my system but that was fixed by using RG58 to carry audio to my subs.. (was picking up interference from A/C power systems in room)
1196151
I'm not a expert on antenna's but I have my antenna 20' off the ground on a metal mast and it receives in a 45 t0 50 mile radius on VHF high band and UHF,but the antenna doesn't do well on the 800 MHz band . I have no mountains around me so I'm sure that has something to do with the reception too.
1225191
Well............I have a little 100W inverter I put in the cig lighter. I plugged in the tranmitter setting the Freq to 103.1. I plugged my I-pod into the trasmitter. I turned on my little sony walkman to that Freq, and wahlah. Perfect reception. Started my Chev Luv thinking of Alternator noise, or some kind of engine interference, but...............worked perfect. In my setup no noise. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Tim
1015933
The radio records mp3's. As far as complaints regarding noise, I don't have that problem, in fact I would have to categorize this as the clearest sounding radio I have ever owned. I wonder if some of the problems that people have are due to the enviroment in which they are using their radios.
638035
Hmm... how far away is the mic from the receiver? This is not an issue that I typically have. Distance can play a critical factor, anything around 60feet and under is usually pretty darn clear. You can try switching between the A & B frequency settings, as well as trying things like keeping other transitting devices, like cell phones, away from the unit. If these things do not help, then you might want to consider contacting the seller or manufacturer, you could have a faulty unit.
1637169
I cannot receive any low band vhf signals. I am fairly close to the broadcasting and get 3 channels.
230909
Sounds like it. Mine has a hard time receiving transmissions at times like it works when it wants to and I regret passing up exchanging it. Don't hesitate, exchange it while you have the chance.
750108
The radio can transmit and receive on VHF:136-174MHz. The specs are below. The radio allows you to lock out transmit on frequencies that you do not want to transmit on or are not licensed on. Frequency Range: 136-174MHzOutput Power: VHF: 10W/25W/60W1750Hz ToneCTCSS / DCS setting & scanning0-9 SQL grade settingFrequency/Channel scanningHigh/Mid/Low power selectableVoice companderRepeater offset shiftKeypad lock functionContact bookBattery voltage displayDTMF /2 tone/5 toneANI IDRemote kill/ stun/ activate/ reviveEmergenCy alarmWide/Narrow band settingTX inhibitBusy Channel Lock-OutChannel name editingReverse frequencyTalk aroundScrambler - subject to licenseVoice promptTime-out TimerAuto Power offVFO step setting: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50kHz The radio can transmit and receive on VHF:136-174MHz. The specs are below. The radio allows you to lock out transmit on frequencies that you do not want to transmit on or are not licensed on. Frequency Range: 136-174MHzOutput Power: VHF: 10W/25W/60W1750Hz ToneCTCSS / DCS setting & scanning0-9 SQL grade settingFrequency/Channel scanningHigh/Mid/Low power selectableVoice companderRepeater offset shiftKeypad lock functionContact bookBattery voltage displayDTMF /2 tone/5 toneANI IDRemote kill/ stun/... » Read More The radio can transmit and receive on VHF:136-174MHz. The specs are below. The radio allows you to lock out transmit on frequencies that you do not want to transmit on or are not licensed on. Frequency Range: 136-174MHzOutput Power: VHF: 10W/25W/60W1750Hz ToneCTCSS / DCS setting & scanning0-9 SQL grade settingFrequency/Channel scanningHigh/Mid/Low power selectableVoice companderRepeater offset shiftKeypad lock functionContact bookBattery voltage displayDTMF /2 tone/5 toneANI IDRemote kill/ stun/ activate/ reviveEmergenCy alarmWide/Narrow band settingTX inhibitBusy Channel Lock-OutChannel name editingReverse frequencyTalk aroundScrambler - subject to licenseVoice promptTime-out TimerAuto Power offVFO step setting: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50kHz « Show Less
591238
I'm assuming you mean VHF? Doesn't need any additions. I currently receive VHF channels 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13 with no problems. Channels 2, 6, and 8 are coming from a distance of 70 miles, but I am also using a Winegard LNA-200 Boost XT Preamp to help pull them in and also to compensate for my long (70') cable run.
1058709
I don't believe its set for VHF ... have to research that, but I did recycle my coax cables from cable company throughout my house. all worked very well. May want to look into a signal booster at some point, but that is about it.
530329
The range depends on the terrain since VHF is line of sight transmission. Mountains and islands interfere with the range. It also won't reach as far as a built in VHF radios which are about 5 times as powerful as the handheld units. It's a good quality radio which has a range at least equal to the other handhelds on the market. In my experience, this one appears to reach at least 5-6 nautical miles, and farther in the right conditions. I'm very pleased with it.
591239
I have the lower end DB8 (not this "e" version) which gets all the VHF stations 20 miles distant, much thru forested terrain. 40 stations if you include the UHF. I am using an amp but even prior to the amp I still got most of them. I think for shorter distances like my 20 miles, these antennas are underrated.
2183835
Yeah, Robin, I did see your (great) review. thanks a lot! Also, how lousy is the speaker? Better than transistor AM radio?
1552976
I have no problem receiving VHF or UHF signals. I have the SKY mounted in the attic and do get digitalbreak up, depending on weather conditions. I am about 20 miles from broadcast stations in the Detroit area.