What is the difference between a car stereo and a marine stereo?
It can vary by brand and model. Many marine stereos have an exact car stereo counterpart with the primary difference being a conformal coating on the circuit board(s) of the marine-rated offering . It’s not potted and all devices/components above the board are essentially unprotected.
Can you use a car stereo in a boat?
Although it is possible to use a standard automotive stereo system in a boat, this is not recommended. Marine stereo systems are designed to be much more water-resistant than standard automotive ones. Not only are marine-grade stereo units available, but marine-grade speakers, and even wiring, are available as well.
Does Alpine make a marine radio?
Alpine offers two source units for marine use, the 1.8-DIN CDA-118M waterproof CD receiver and the CDA-9886M CD receiver/iPod® controller. Both are compatible with iPod® or iPhone® and SiriusXM satellite radio, which are popular music sources for boaters (separate adapters and/or subscriptions may be required).
What are the VHF marine channels?
The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70. Channel 13 is used by commercial shipping to communicate their actions and confirm passage. Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) VHF-FM is designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) as the national distress, safety and calling frequency.
Do I really need a marine 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.
Can marine speakers get wet?
Marine speakers are designed for outdoor applications where they might get splashed or rained on or even hosed down. We say they are waterproof because of that. Those speakers are specifically designed to produce sound underwater and they actually don’t sound very good above water.
How much does a SiriusXM ready marine stereo receiver cost?
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How much is the mrd87i AM/FM radio receiver?
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How much does Infiniti fusion AM/FM radio receiver cost?
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