vhf radio help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

filipino_angler · 04-11-2017, 01:15 AM

So I recently purchased a vhf radio (standard horizon hx300) at west marine. I followed the manual to setup the radio but I am not sure if I set it up correctly. I never use a vhf radio in my life.

My questions are:

Is it normal that I dont hear anyone talking on the radio or do I need to go to a certain channel to hear someone talking?

What channel can i do a RADIO CHECK?

What channel mostly anglers use while on the water?

All I know channel 16 and 9 are for emergency correct me if im wrong.

Please educate me on how to use this device. Thank You!

04-11-2017, 01:15 AM	#1
filipino_angler Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Long Beach Posts: 39	vhf radio help So I recently purchased a vhf radio (standard horizon hx300) at west marine. I followed the manual to setup the radio but I am not sure if I set it up correctly. I never use a vhf radio in my life. My questions are: Is it normal that I dont hear anyone talking on the radio or do I need to go to a certain channel to hear someone talking? What channel can i do a RADIO CHECK? What channel mostly anglers use while on the water? All I know channel 16 and 9 are for emergency correct me if im wrong. Please educate me on how to use this device. Thank You!

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