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The VX-8R has VHF marine frequencies programed in as one of the special banks, however it will not allow transmission on any of the special bank frequencies. In order to transmit on the desired frequencies, you will have to perform the wide band mod which is very easy for someone with fair dexterity. You will then be able to program marine frequencies into the regular transceiver memories. The VX-8R will probably not perform better than your dedicated marine radio unless you install a 156MHz-162MHz specific antenna.

If you are looking for the best marine performance, install an actual full powered marine radio with a full sized, hard mounted antenna. There will be no comparison at all with a hand held radio. When I'm on waters where any perilous situation could develop requiring communication with the Coast Guard, etc, I want the highest safety factor possible. That means a 25 watt radio with the highest antenna possible.

<blockquote data-quote="Nursecosmo" data-source="post: 188475" data-attributes="member: 11142">The VX-8R has VHF marine frequencies programed in as one of the special banks, however it will not allow transmission on any of the special bank frequencies. In order to transmit on the desired frequencies, you will have to perform the wide band mod which is very easy for someone with fair dexterity. You will then be able to program marine frequencies into the regular transceiver memories. The VX-8R will probably not perform better than your dedicated marine radio unless you install a 156MHz-162MHz specific antenna. If you are looking for the best marine performance, install an actual full powered marine radio with a full sized, hard mounted antenna. There will be no comparison at all with a hand held radio. When I&#039;m on waters where any perilous situation could develop requiring communication with the Coast Guard, etc, I want the highest safety factor possible. That means a 25 watt radio with the highest antenna possible.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nursecosmo, post: 188475, member: 11142"] The VX-8R has VHF marine frequencies programed in as one of the special banks, however it will not allow transmission on any of the special bank frequencies. In order to transmit on the desired frequencies, you will have to perform the wide band mod which is very easy for someone with fair dexterity. You will then be able to program marine frequencies into the regular transceiver memories. The VX-8R will probably not perform better than your dedicated marine radio unless you install a 156MHz-162MHz specific antenna. If you are looking for the best marine performance, install an actual full powered marine radio with a full sized, hard mounted antenna. There will be no comparison at all with a hand held radio. When I'm on waters where any perilous situation could develop requiring communication with the Coast Guard, etc, I want the highest safety factor possible. That means a 25 watt radio with the highest antenna possible. [/QUOTE]

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