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2 Responses to “Rg-1w Regatta 1-watt”

1. David C. Martin says:

   July 5, 2009 at 12:00 am

   This is a waterproof low cost vhf radio. It is easy to install. Comes with a loooooong wiring harness. The display lighting is golden so it is easy on your night vision. It is rather bright and can not be adjusted. If you plan on mounting your radio on the control panel, you may need to consider another radio.

   With 2 watts of output, the audio is quite good.

   The digital calling is a little cumbersome. There are no provisions for speed dialing an individual boat. You must enter a 9 digit number every time you call. (I just thought in my life I have gone from asking an operator to connect me with a person to speaking a name into my phone to get it to dial. I guess all those dialing methods in between were just a waste of time.)

   This radio does have a weather alert feature that you can set to automatically alert you to weather warning.

   Bottom line this is a cheap, tricked out radio that will serve most casual boaters well. Would make a great second radio.

   The instruction manual is ok.It is specific for the RG1!

   For me the one big downside is that every time you switch channels, it beep. This feature can not be turned off.

   Midland seems to think it is a well built radio as they give a 3 year repair or replace warranty. (Keep your receipt.) They will repair your radio after the warranty is up for a flat rate of $[...]. Visit [...] for the full warranty.
2. Mario Stutterheim says:

   September 9, 2008 at 12:00 am

   The FCC does not allow more than 25 watts in the VHF marine band, so this 125 watt unit will not qualify for an FCC license, but it may be legal for other countries. It will increase the straightline range 15 to 25%, so if you go far offshore it’ll help keep you in touch.

   Secondly, a 125 watt radio will weigh more than a 25-watt unit, but 135 pounds seems like a lot. Be very careful how you mount it in your boat; if it flies loose it could kill.

   The $210 shipping charge seems like a lot for an $80 radio, so try to pick it up or call a freight or moving company; they’ll be cheaper than UPS or FedEx Ground. The Post Office has a 70 lb limit, so forget them.