Marine VHF radio with Bluetooth

Transmission Range Most hand-held VHF radios are between 1 Watts and 6 Watts . Another important factor that will enhance range is the antenna type.

Car, Boat, & Other Radios (Mobile & Fixed-Mount) Average Range Guidelines *WattageFlat Open Terrain (miles)Urban Areas (miles)4 watts (HF)5 – 61 – 34 watts (UHF)4 – 61½ – 35 watts (VHF)4½ – 61½ – 2How Far Can I Talk? | UHF vs VHF | The Truth About Range quality2wayradios.com › store › radio-range-distance

The 5 watt radio can reach up to 12 miles or more. Some handheld radios have 6 watts which can reach up to 20 miles in the right conditions.

Although nearly all fixed-mount marine VHF radios are rated at 25 watts , the consumer can’t readily confirm actual output in the specific unit he or she may buy.