Re: [Paddlewise] Weather radios

I use the Standard VHF..5 watts, waterproof and $199.

One expression in amateur radio is a dime on the antenna is worth a 
dollar on the radio. The rubber duckies used on VHF radios are 
usually terrible, and evena simple wire antenna hung froma tree would 
make a dramatic difference.  I'd suggest a Jpole or dipole (made from 
TV twin lead ) cut for around 160Mhz.


> I'd love to hear which radio people are using that are stronger than 5W
> that is also handheld, *and* contains a VHF radio. It is next to impossible
> to pick up weather when out in the Apostle Islands. The Radio Shack route
> just doesn't seem to work. Any tips?
> 
> -Patrick
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