How do I make this radio able to communicate with Marine band radios?
1394518
You will need the correct frequencies which can be found on the net at http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Marine or several other sites
1394519
Enter the desired frequency and you are communicating. Spend the extra $6 and buy the programming cable. Much easier to enter frequencies from a computer.
1394520
You would just program as normal in the 156 - 162 range using your choice of programming.
1394521
I found the manual instructions online. After that I got the software and it was a lot easier. freddie5@netzero.netfredanderson.my90forlife.com
802071
I bought this radio for my sister, who had it installed by the Geek Squad at Best Buy. You might try calling a Best Buy or a Radio Shack to see if they carry (or look online on Amazon!)
711516
There is a MARS/CAP "extended transmit" mod documented for this radio. Google "FT-8800 Mars/Cap mod" for more information.
1301052
No sir you can't. This radio is VHF and UHF, FM mode only. I hope this helps you out. ( KL7RW / Ralph )
69909
I have one that I cannot use. It is terrible the 2 page instruction book is not much help. In short, after hours of trying to get it to work it has been passed to a friends kids who might just use the radio. The AM channels are found on a MT band, meaning Mountain which makes no sense. I was not able to get any radio recordings done. So sorry, but I do not have much good to say other than it was a total waste of money. Should have taken time to return it but got busy.
2120545
I would recommend having a VHF. You should have redundant systems for communication. Cell phones are awesome but they can fail. You can talk to the coast guard on the vhf, especially if they are searching for you at night or in fog. You can also contact vessel assist on VHF. You can contact marinas and fuel docks on VHF. Learn the different channels where all these services are available and you have a whole new way to communicate. Not to mention you get 24hr continuous NOAA weather reports on your little VHF. My opinion....
459762
You should not have this problem. Each radio binds to each model with a unique code to avoid this very problem. Are you experiencing some kind of interference between two radios/models? If so, try re-doing the "bind" process on one or both radio/model pairs.
1334337
That one i'm not sure on. why not just get a programming cable and use some software like chirp and put all your settings in. That way you can easily program multiple radios.
530375
It is not a matter of can you "adapt it" to a CB radio. The antenna is designed for VHF marine band frequencies, not CB
510957
You need this for Bluetooth to work with this radio. Fusion MS-BT100 Bluetooth Dongle for Fusion Marine Stereo Head Units
1210133
I believe there is a "Bluetooth" adapter module that plugs into one of the serial ports that would do the trick. Contact a local electronics supply store or Radio Shack and ask about it
894191
I have the complete unit... you need a backbone for the network, a sirius antenna for thw eather and sat radio module, then to listen to it u need the marine radio package. I have the whole unit, plus EVERYTHING all connected and working, never installed on a boat, used only once on a test run and im selling all of it complete... still have the boxes and paperwork even. Email me Joe.dip75@gmail.com it is great, i just dont get out enough to justify having 5 grand worth of electronics suite.
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These are marine band radios, not the same type. This pair is used on my boat to monitor hailing and emergency channels. I transmit about 2-5 miles on a good day. They are great for talking to a boat you have line of sight on, but not too much further.
1626003
Not sure if you can. Mine came programmed to all the marine channels. Sorry I'm not much help, I have mine on my boat.
1453670
Yes , it needs a marine band antenna if you plan to transmit with it but if just plan to receive, you can use just about any good scanner antenna with a 259 connector.
808761
I am a ham and to tell you the truth i have not tried to transmit out side the ham band with the radio, sorry i could not be more help.
924585
You need to use the specific software that is made for this radio. The problem is that the software that comes with it is not the right software. The other problem is that the drivers and software will not work with anything above Windows XP! You need to map a COMM port to a USB port. When you do so, it locks up all your USB ports and disables them. I remember having this exact same problem when we had to start using USB to serial converters to program CISCO routers. It locked them all up. I found this radio useless and un-programmable and have since gone back to using my Yaesu VX-7R. This radio now serves as a great paper-weight. You need to use the specific software that is made for this radio. The problem is that the software that comes with it is not the right software. The other problem is that the drivers and software will not work with anything above Windows XP! You need to map a COMM port to a USB port. When you do so, it locks up all your USB ports and disables them. I remember having this exact same problem when we had to start using USB to serial converters to program CISCO routers. It locked them all up. I found this radio useless and un-programmable and have since gone back to using my Yaesu VX-7R. This... » Read More You need to use the specific software that is made for this radio. The problem is that the software that comes with it is not the right software. The other problem is that the drivers and software will not work with anything above Windows XP! You need to map a COMM port to a USB port. When you do so, it locks up all your USB ports and disables them. I remember having this exact same problem when we had to start using USB to serial converters to program CISCO routers. It locked them all up. I found this radio useless and un-programmable and have since gone back to using my Yaesu VX-7R. This radio now serves as a great paper-weight. « Show Less