can this unit be used offshore Hawaii 100-125 fa and receive bottom signal at 6-7 kts sog?
1876136
I have a through hull US sensor and it works fine in the Gulf of Mexico at all speeds and depths to 50'. Probably faster and deeper but I only go out 15 miles to 50' deep.
1876137
We use it in Alaska and can't read the bottom when it is over about 400 ft, but we have siltier water here than in Hawai'i. Also, it is not as necessary to see the bottom when it is that deep for us at least. This is a great chartplotter!
291931
Yes. But if it is used in a basement, you may need to place it above ground level to get a signal. (That is what happened to us. Not a big deal for us.)
675938
No. A Ham radio system will "look" for a 50 ohm match at the transceiver. TV/Cable coax is 75 ohm. You can use it, but the radio will not be happy about it and probably result in high SWR. However if it is a receive only application you are fine.
1604683
Yes, I am currently using a 100ft of it with a full-size loop on 75 meters (240ft length) and 1500 watts SSB. If you keep the SWR below 3:1 there should be no problems. If using a mode with continuous carrier it should probably be de-rated to 1000 watts for reliability. W3SYH, Nuclear Physicist
1998154
1200-1300. U might want to cut in port holes if ur looking for that big boom
1333174
As long as there is line of sight, you would just have to turn down the power until your receive index is around -65db on either side.
230815
I dont think so..but a proper way to cunduct communication should be considered.. http://blog.boattrader.com/2012/09/vhf-radio-protocol.html
1631693
The unit is physically able to transmit on those frequencies, although it could take some time to figure out how. It is not type accepted for that use. The unit is designed to be used by licensed radio amateurs and other use would technically be illegal. My suggestion would be to buy a radio designed for the use it will be put to. There are a lot of reasonably priced marine vhf radios available on sites like like EBay.
1560541
Yes, but make sure the amp is rated for digital signals over the air and is capable of at least 12db amplification to bring in those fringe stations. 24db or 36db is even better. Don't expect all local channels to come in, and weather (especially wind and snow) will have detrimental affects on your signal-but what the heck, it's free!
1807875
I'm 100% not sure. I don't see why not. I would give Blue Sea Systems a call and ask "Technical Support".
1287034
I am assuming that it can, however I use it in conjunction with my ham radio activities and also as a tracker on my APRS radio. If you read the specs, you will be able to determine if the functions are the same. I'm sorry I can't help with marine issues. Good luck.
876924
We use a high gain antenna and signal amplifier in a marine application with this unit. Channel tuning while the boat is moving is not very good. I spoke with a local car audio company and they indicated that this is a common problem with all digital TV tuners. That is, they don't work very well when in motion.
44606
Yes you can, but "also" means no. The connections are different, and the marine radio also transmits power, but the vhf frequencies of FM and Marine are close, so it will work for one or the other. If you have a power boat you might be like many power boat owners and put a bunch of antennas everywhere. I have 20 ft. of wire connected to my AMFM radio that is strung inside a laserette above the water level. The hull is fiberglass, and reception is fine.
1018965
According to this website, http://whatplug.info/from/usa/to/mongolia, "No". A similar unit should be available to meet your needs. Good luck.
1144682
You need a big antenna like a long wire . I ran a Icom746 and listened to a lot of shortwave on it . This VX_6R I have not tried it but Ham Radio operators told be it can be done with a long wire antenna .Its setup to receive SW so it should do it . Call AES in Las Vegas 800-558-0411 This is Amateur Electronic Supply They can give you a better answer if someone has done it http://www.aesham.com/
2060194
Just plug it into the outlet ... after you initialize & enter your security codes.You will need an Alpha signal booster. We have it on our boat, and it is VERY reliable... Even at low tides.
287987
I don't think so. Those frequencies and mode are not of interest to me so I really don't know. If there is a test I can run to establish the capability, please tell me and I'll run it for you.