Radios - VHF

About Radios - VHF

VHF Marine Radios

Handheld marine radio options that are submersible, float, and track with GPS to fixed mount VHF radio stations with remote capability. Defender has got your marine radio needs covered. Looking for long-range VHF, AIS, a new antenna, or maybe just a charging cord for your marine handheld? Look no further!

What range can I expect with my new VHF radio?

Fixed-mount marine radios will traditionally provide a better range than a handheld VHF. At Defender Marine VHF radio antennas are available in several sizes and installation of a new antenna can extend the range considerably. High-power marine radio signals generally transmit up to 15 miles or better depending on atmospheric conditions. When it comes to handheld VHF radios, Defender Marine offers radios that receive from 3 to 8 miles

What is AIS and does my marine radio need that?

AIS, or Automatic Identification System, is similar to a Global Positioning System but actually identifies a specific marine VHF radio through registration. AIS is an added safety feature and some would say any safety feature is a good safety feature. Depending on how you use your boat and how far offshore you go, adding a VHF radio with AIS capabilities might be a great idea!

How do I choose from all of these VHF radio options?

Defender offers many options when it comes to VHF radios. Marine radios are a necessity for nearly every watercraft so options should be unlimited! Carefully consider your application - where you do most of your boating will determine your needed marine radio range. Is there room on your dash for a fixed mount radio; is there space above for an antenna? Defender Marine experts are just a phone call away when you need extra assistance deciding which radio is best for you.

Radios - VHF

Shakespeare Deluxe Speaker - 4' - ES-4

Simrad RS100-BB VHF Radio with Class-B AIS System & GPS - 000-15792-001

Standard Horizon Alkaline Battery Tray - FBA-44

Icom IC-M85UL Intrinsically Safe Handheld VHF Radio - M85UL 31 USA

Furuno Loudhailer with LCD - 30W - LH5000

Cobra Electronics Floating Handheld VHF Radio - MR HH500 FLT BT

Icom Command Head - RCM600

Icom Compact IPX7 Speaker Microphone - HM228

Icom External Speaker - SP35

Icom Waterproof Handheld Speaker Microphone - HM167

Icom M25 Lithium-Ion Battery - BP282N

Icom M88 Waterproof Speaker Microphone - HM169

Icom IC-M73 Alligator Belt Clip - MB103

Icom IC-M24 Alligator Belt Clip - MB124

Icom IC-M25 Alligator Belt Clip - MB133

Icom Flush Mount Kit - MB69

Icom IC-M85 Standard Belt Clip - MBB3

Icom CommandMic Extension Cable - 20' - OPC999

Icom IC-M504/604 Cloning Cable Adapter - OPC980

Icom Speaker Microphone

Seachoice VHF External Speaker - 19751

Scout VHF Compact Size Antenna - 8" (0.2 m) - KS-12

Scout VHF Quick 2 Fiberglass Antenna - 5' (1.5 m)

Scout KS-43 VHF Fiberglass Antenna - 8' (2.4 m)

Standard Horizon Eclipse Series Fixed Mount VHF Radio - 25W

Icom 32 Code Voice Scrambler - UT112

Icom M85 Intrinsically Safe Speaker Microphone - HM184UL

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VHF Marine Radios

What range can I expect with my new VHF radio?

What is AIS and does my marine radio need that?

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