Best VHF Radios for Recreational Boating: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A complete buyer's guide to VHF marine radios — fixed-mount vs. handheld, DSC, GPS integration, AIS, and top picks from Garmin and Uniden for every budget.
Egret's Log
Welcome to Egret’s Log — the official journal from the team at Egret Marine.
This is where we share practical insights, hands-on reviews, and real-world advice on marine electronics and boat accessories. From choosing the right fishfinder and radar system to installing Attwood gear and maintaining your boat, every post is written to help you make smarter decisions on the water.
Whether you’re a weekend angler, serious offshore boater, or just looking to upgrade your electronics, consider this your trusted logbook for everything that keeps you safe, informed, and equipped. New entries added regularly — pull up a seat and stay a while.
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How to Choose a Marine VHF Antenna: Gain, Height, and Cable Loss Explained
Why Your Antenna Matters as Much as Your Radio Most boaters spend considerable time choosing the right VHF radio and almost no time thinking about the antenna. That's backwards. Your...
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How to Set Up an NMEA 2000 Network on Your Boat
What Is NMEA 2000 and Why Does It Matter? NMEA 2000 (N2K) is the modern standard for marine electronics networking. It's a plug-and-play communication bus that lets all your compatible...
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Marine Electronics Maintenance Guide: How to Keep Your Gear Working Season After Season
Why Marine Electronics Maintenance Pays Off Marine electronics live in one of the harshest environments on earth: constant vibration, salt air, UV radiation, humidity, spray, and temperature extremes. A fishfinder...
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Marine Electronics Buyer's Guide: Chartplotters, GPS & VHF Radios for First-Time Boaters
A beginner-friendly guide to marine electronics — covering chartplotters, VHF radios, depth finders, AIS, and how to build the right onboard electronics setup.
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How to Choose a Marine VHF Radio: Fixed-Mount vs. Handheld
Why Every Boat Needs a VHF Radio A marine VHF (Very High Frequency) radio is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on any boat. It's your primary...
