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    Broken VHF aerial and the steps to repair it

    DIY fix for a broken VHF aerial

    • February 9, 2023

    James Brooking doesn’t have to replace his handheld VHF’s aerial after doing his own DIY fix

    a coastguard officer wearing a white shirt and headset

    UK Coastguard reminds sailors to have the correct communication equipment on board

    • September 29, 2017

    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

    • January 26, 2015

    We tested the waterproof, floating Cobra HH350 over the course of a few months - find out our thoughts

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