Jake Kavanagh gets expert advice about the best place to fit antennas, the pros and cons of splitters, plus emergency options
VHF
DIY fix for a broken VHF aerial
James Brooking doesn’t have to replace his handheld VHF’s aerial after doing his own DIY fix
UK Coastguard reminds sailors to have the correct communication equipment on board
The advice comes after a French boat sent out multiple VHF DSC Distress alerts to the UK Coastguard which were unable to raise a response from the crew
Cobra HH350 floating handheld VHF radio
We tested the waterproof, floating Cobra HH350 over the course of a few months - find out our thoughts