[C320-list] Marine Radio

[Brian/Carol McLamb]

Most definely go wit ha remote mic at the helm.  I did not have one on my
310 and used the handheld VHF then.  Having the remote mic a the helm on my
320 was a prerequiste when we trade up 4 years ago.  Being able to hear
clearly and transmit from mast mounted antennae really extends the listening
and broadcasting rancge.

BJ s/v Serenity #1075
Oriental, NC

On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 11:51 PM, John Frost <john at frostnet.net> wrote:

> Aha, I think we are both right!
> The version I have is wireless.
> Looks like they call mine a WHAM instead of a RAM
> http://www.uniden.ca/products/productdetail.cfm?product=WHAMx4
> It works well, but, like you, I'm partial to also having a handheld on
> board.
> Of course the remote mic gives you potentially more power and a taller
> antenna, but on a lake that is not a problem.
>
> Happy Sailing!
>
> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan S.
> Field
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 4:51 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Marine Radio
>
> John - Hmmm. My RAM Mic is hard wired directly to the VHF base station in
> the cabin.  There are no internal batteries in the RAM Mic.  If there were,
> I would have stuck with the handheld which I do carry as a back-up/ditch
> radio and change those batteries at least annually.
>
> One thing with the RAM Mic.  Even though the helm is covered whenever the
> boat is not sailing, the cover on the wiring from the pod connection to the
> mic has significantly deteriorated due to exposure to sun and weather.  The
> covering is not UV protected and, in fact, is not what I would consider
> marine-grade.  I had to return the mic this winter for a new wiring; cost
> was about $40 plus shipping as I remember. - Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Frost
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 2:16 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Marine Radio
>
> Agree with Allan about needing more than just a loudspeaker.
> I actually have both the Ram Mic and a handheld.
> I like having the handheld the best for a couple of reasons.
> 1. I can leave the main unit inside on the hailing channel as required by
> law and put the handheld on an alternate channel my buddies are on. (Easier
> to me than using the dual channel function)
> 2. I have a backup in case either of the radios (or boat electrical system)
> dies.
> 3. The battery in my hand held seems to last as long as, or longer than,
> the
> one in the Ram mic.
>
> OK, that is more than a couple
>
> Happy Sailing!
>
> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan S.
> Field
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:09 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Marine Radio
>
> Regarding an extension speaker at the helm, I am a big proponent of having
> an actual radio at the helm.  This can be accomplished by getting a VHF
> radio that has a base station and a remote, handheld microphone.  Standard
> Horizon, and probably others, make a base station that will accompany their
> RAM Mic.  You may want to look into this first, especially if you do any
> singlehanded sailing.  At the minimum, you may want to look into a handheld
> for the helm station but be warned that the batteries don't last long and
> are prone, at least in my experience, to be dead just when you need them
> the
> most.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow, #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of P & B
> Sheerin
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 3:00 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Marine Radio
>
> We wish to put an extension speaker for our marine radio near the helm. Has
> anyone done this. Any suggestions for a waterproof location.
> Peter "Jaraman" # 1096
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