vhf marine radio question

[Dallison]

Yeah I got the GRMS

Back to the drawing board, I really want to have the right radio.
thanks

[jet]

jet, don't give up on your icon. Keep in mind VHF is line of sight when transmitting or receiving. The big boys in their big toys have their antennas 12' or more above the waterline and might be able to reach out up to 25 miles. We're transmitting from between the waves, and other than the Coasties on chanel 16 we have to be thankful for what we can get.

thing is, when grilled sardine is next to me, his radio is loud and clear and receiving boat chatter while mine is not.

maybe there is just some settings i havent figured out yet

[Capt C-Hawk]

Make sure your antenna is seated, should be a twist lock. Look for a hi=low switch,and choose hi. Turn the squelch knob down till you get noise, then turn it up just till the noise stops. Put it on chanel 68 (normal Tidal Fish channel). Caan you recieve grilled sardine's transmissions?

When all else fails, hope the warranty hasn't run out.