Collection: VHF Radios
A VHF radio is the most important piece of safety gear on your boat, and it only works as well as the antenna it’s connected to. Shop marine VHF radios, fiberglass and stainless VHF antennas, extension speakers, connectors and mounts from Standard Horizon, Shakespeare, Digital Antenna, Metz and Garmin.
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Shakespeare 3187 Ratchet Mount Stainless Steel VHF Boat Antenna.
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $47.00Regular priceUnit price / per$95.00Sale price $47.00Sale -
Shakespeare 5215 AIS 3' VHF Radio AIS Sailboat Antenna 3db. - Replaces 0187-0016
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $95.00Regular priceUnit price / per$160.00Sale price $95.00Sale -
Shakespeare 5235-XT 8' Galaxy AM / FM Entertainment Band Antenna - White.
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $250.00Regular priceUnit price / per$360.00Sale price $250.00Sold out -
Garmin GHS 10 Active Black Speaker With Volume Control 010-11217-10
Vendor:GarminRegular price $80.00Regular priceUnit price / per$200.00Sale price $80.00Sold out -
Metz 206 Manta-6 VHF Antenna w/ Angle Bracket Mount
Vendor:Metz CommunicationRegular price $175.00Regular priceUnit price / per$225.00Sale price $175.00Sold out -
Shakespeare 5242-A SS Whip Low Profile End-Fed VHF Antenna with Quick Disconnect.
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $140.00Regular priceUnit price / per$220.00Sale price $140.00Sold out -
Shakespeare 4357-S Base-Loaded AM / FM / VHF Marine Band Separator
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $95.00Regular priceUnit price / per$270.00Sale price $95.00Sold out -
Digital Antenna 829-VW-S 8' VHF Antenna - White
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $440.00Regular priceUnit price / per$625.00Sale price $440.00Sold out -
Digital 8' VHF Antenna - Black 529-VB.
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $400.00Regular priceUnit price / per$550.00Sale price $400.00Sold out -
Shakespeare 2Ft Galaxy Extension 5228-2 Stainless Steel Ferrules
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $95.00Regular priceUnit price / per$160.00Sale price $95.00Sale -
SeaChoice PL259 w/ UG175 Adapter, VHF Cable Antenna Connector.
Vendor:Land 'N' SeaRegular price $20.00Regular priceUnit price / perSale price $20.00 -
Digital Antenna 329-VB 8′ VHF Antenna – Black
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $310.00Regular priceUnit price / per$475.00Sale price $310.00Sold out -
Digital Antenna 329-VW 8′ VHF Antenna – White.
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $310.00Regular priceUnit price / per$475.00Sale price $310.00Sale -
Digital 529-VB-S 8' Black VHF Antenna
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $475.00Regular priceUnit price / per$575.00Sale price $475.00Sold out -
Shakespeare Style 4008-4 Extension Mast VHF Antenna
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $160.00Regular priceUnit price / per$250.00Sale price $160.00Sold out -
Poly-Planar 5" VHF Extension Speaker MA1000RB Black
Vendor:Poly-PlanerRegular price $47.00Regular priceUnit price / per$95.00Sale price $47.00Sale -
Shakespeare SRS-3 Splitter Two-Way Signal Splitter Sirius Satellite Radio Antenna
Vendor:ShakespeareRegular price $110.00Regular priceUnit price / per$240.00Sale price $110.00Sale -
Shakespeare PL-258-CPB-G Pl-258 Centerpin Splice Connector
Vendor:D.J. SystemsRegular price $30.00Regular priceUnit price / perSale price $30.00 -
Digital Antenna White 8-Foot Digital 829-VW VHF Antenna
Vendor:Digital AntennaRegular price $425.00Regular priceUnit price / per$625.00Sale price $425.00Sale
Handheld or fixed-mount VHF?
A fixed-mount radio connects to a tall external antenna and transmits at higher power, so it reaches farther. A handheld is a great backup and works on small boats, kayaks and tenders. Many boaters carry both.
Which VHF antenna should I choose?
Height matters more than anything else. In general, 3 dB antennas suit sailboat mastheads, 6 dB (about 8 ft) antennas suit most center consoles and cruisers, and higher-gain antennas suit larger, more stable boats.
Do I need an MMSI number?
To use the DSC distress button, which sends your position to the Coast Guard and nearby boats, you need to program an MMSI number into your radio.
What connector does a VHF antenna use?
Most marine VHF radios and antennas use PL-259 connectors. We stock connectors and adapters for cable repairs and installs.