Looking for a loud hailer

Winnipesaukee · 08-12-2008, 07:06 PM

I'm looking for a loudhailer (for... hailing...

) for our motorboat. I need something loud enough to be heard from a good distance away. Maybe a quarter mile or less?

We have a hookup on our VHF for it, but I don't know which speaker to get. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks!!

Airwaves · 08-12-2008, 09:28 PM

HERE is a link to the Boat/US - West Marine site for a loud hailer. It has optional speakers at the bottom of the page, I'm sure you could call them and ask what their hailing range is.

woodswalk · 08-13-2008, 07:29 AM

My wife is good for just over a quarter mile!- Now would this just be on weekends???

RLW · 08-13-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodswalk

My wife is good for just over a quarter mile!- Now would this just be on weekends???

Now the above gave this ole geezer a good chuckle.

Seeker · 08-13-2008, 09:50 AM

You should look at the manual for your radio to see what the rating is (ohms/watts). I think you should be puting out at least 15 watts for a hailer speaker to be effective. I have had some radios that put out very well over a hailer and other more expensive units that were terrible. I've had the best results with the large rectangular horns but then I haven't purchased one in years.

Lakesrider · 08-13-2008, 08:21 PM

I have one of these on my boat. you can't beat it as it has a signal toot as well.
And not expensive for it's versatility.

Great for scaring the kids at Halloween, or waking up hungover guest that crash at your house after a party as well. So many uses, that your boat radio just can't do......

http://www.thunderpowermegaphones.com/ThunderPower400

08-12-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Looking for a loud hailer I'm looking for a loudhailer (for... hailing...) for our motorboat. I need something loud enough to be heard from a good distance away. Maybe a quarter mile or less? We have a hookup on our VHF for it, but I don't know which speaker to get. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks!! __________________ Sail fast, live slow!

08-13-2008, 07:29 AM	#3
woodswalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: GIW NH Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no prob! My wife is good for just over a quarter mile!- Now would this just be on weekends???

08-12-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	HERE is a link to the Boat/US - West Marine site for a loud hailer. It has optional speakers at the bottom of the page, I'm sure you could call them and ask what their hailing range is.

08-13-2008, 09:50 AM	#5
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	You should look at the manual for your radio to see what the rating is (ohms/watts). I think you should be puting out at least 15 watts for a hailer speaker to be effective. I have had some radios that put out very well over a hailer and other more expensive units that were terrible. I've had the best results with the large rectangular horns but then I haven't purchased one in years.

08-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#6
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I have one of these on my boat. you can't beat it as it has a signal toot as well. And not expensive for it's versatility. Great for scaring the kids at Halloween, or waking up hungover guest that crash at your house after a party as well. So many uses, that your boat radio just can't do...... http://www.thunderpowermegaphones.com/ThunderPower400