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Antenna Mounts, Cables, Hardware, and Accessories Resources and Information Whether you’re installing a VHF radio, a CB radio, a GPS navigation system, or a stereo system, the proper equipment is essential. That’s why PartsVu stocks an extensive selection of antenna mounts, cables, hardware, and accessories to match your system’s exact specifications. Browse products from leading brands, like Shakespeare, Glomex Marine Antennas, Pacific Aerials, Sea-Dog, Ancor, Comrod, and more. Complete your purchase with a VHF radio from our VHF radio and hailer selection. If you’re looking for more boat products, choose from our full selection of boat products and accessories , electronics and navigation . Antenna Mounts, Cables, Hardware, and Accessories FAQs Do I really need a VHF radio ? The short answer is, yes, you most definitely need a VHF radio or 2-way radio particularly if you boat any significant distance from the shore. But, why? If you get into trouble you can simply call the authorities on your cell phone, right? Well…maybe and maybe is not the answer you want in an emergency. The following are the reasons you need a VHF radio on your boat in addition to your cell phone. Imagine that you find yourself in an emergency situation and you are offshore and away from cell towers. Or maybe you are not that far offshore, but the day is very overcast and your phone is having difficulty obtaining reception. You need to contact the authorities or other support and you look down at your phone and see no or maybe only one of those coveted bars. With VHF radios you never have to worry about losing service. While cell phones rely on cell reception, data, and wifi, two-way radios are a self-contained communications network. This means that if for whatever reason cell phones aren’t working, your two-way radio is there at the ready. Certain two-way radios are built to withstand very harsh environmental conditions. Rain, sand, extreme cold do nothing to stand in the way of these rugge