Expanded VHF channels: locations to have work done

BTH284 · 01-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Any ideas on where to get this done near MHC, NC?

Have heard through the grapevine that some places will not do it for legal reasons. But as I know very little about this I could be completely wrong.

Thanks in advance.

fish4bills · 01-09-2007, 05:07 PM

I don't know about in Morehead but Battlecat Electronics in Wilmington can install expanded in STANDARD radios easily. ICOM is a little more difficult they say. I think that Bill's Marine Electronics can do them. There is nothing illegal about expanded channels. They are just additional frequencies that are not included in factory programming.

One little hint...find out which channels are being used by the various fleets where you will be fishing and make sure you have those frequencies installed.

TROPHY SPORTFISHING · 01-10-2007, 09:01 PM

JUST SO YOU KNOW LAW ENFORCMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES USE THE SAME FREQ. THAT SOME EXP CHANNELS ARE ON BE CAUTIOUS OF HOW CLOSE TO SHORE YOU ARE WHEN YOU USE CERTAIN ONES OR ATLEAST USE LOW POWER.

hrdcor32 · 01-10-2007, 09:09 PM

Good luck with Battlecat, last I saw there shop was locked up with all their equip in it because they didnt pay their rent.

Graceland · 01-10-2007, 10:38 PM

It varies from model to model within brands as to whether or not they can be unlocked. Just because you have an ICOM doesn't mean you can unlock them, it depends on the model, and is like that with most brands. There is a legal issue involved also. Those channels are restricted to international commercial traffic. That's why US radios don't come unlocked. Some shops won't do it for that reason. Sorry but I don't know your neck of the woods so I can't recommend a shop for you.

EMTAE · 01-10-2007, 10:45 PM

TWs in Morehead City can do it.

JD5652 · 01-15-2007, 10:28 AM

I have an ICOM Model 422 and Model 602...does anyone know if either of these radios can be easilt converted?

Also, I'm located in the Mystic, CT area....anyone know of a radio shop in this neck of the woods that does this work?

01-09-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
BTH284 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inshore Posts: 2,546 Credits: 1,891.7 Boat: 23 shortbus Home Port: Morehead City Occupation: Project Mgr	Expanded VHF channels: locations to have work done Any ideas on where to get this done near MHC, NC? Have heard through the grapevine that some places will not do it for legal reasons. But as I know very little about this I could be completely wrong. Thanks in advance.

01-09-2007, 05:07 PM	#2
fish4bills Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wrightsville Beach, NC Posts: 251 Credits: 1,288.1	Expanded Channels I don't know about in Morehead but Battlecat Electronics in Wilmington can install expanded in STANDARD radios easily. ICOM is a little more difficult they say. I think that Bill's Marine Electronics can do them. There is nothing illegal about expanded channels. They are just additional frequencies that are not included in factory programming. One little hint...find out which channels are being used by the various fleets where you will be fishing and make sure you have those frequencies installed.

01-10-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
TROPHY SPORTFISHING I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Myrtle Grove Sound, N.C. Posts: 1,087 Credits: 1,610.3 Boat: 46 Egg Harbor/ 198 carolina skiff DLV Home Port: Wrightsville Beach/ MHC N.C. Best Catch: 3 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish one day out of MHC and 750+ Blue 17 Whites out of Pirates Cove Occupation: Paying for my habit	JUST SO YOU KNOW LAW ENFORCMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES USE THE SAME FREQ. THAT SOME EXP CHANNELS ARE ON BE CAUTIOUS OF HOW CLOSE TO SHORE YOU ARE WHEN YOU USE CERTAIN ONES OR ATLEAST USE LOW POWER. __________________ don't be scared of reverse

01-10-2007, 10:38 PM	#5
Graceland Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 704 Credits: 1,395.6 Occupation: US Navy	It varies from model to model within brands as to whether or not they can be unlocked. Just because you have an ICOM doesn't mean you can unlock them, it depends on the model, and is like that with most brands. There is a legal issue involved also. Those channels are restricted to international commercial traffic. That's why US radios don't come unlocked. Some shops won't do it for that reason. Sorry but I don't know your neck of the woods so I can't recommend a shop for you. __________________

01-10-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
EMTAE Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport nc Posts: 337 Credits: 5,717.1 Boat: what boat/yours Home Port: Morehead Best Catch: 7lb3oz blue eye little girl.	TWs in Morehead City can do it. __________________ www.bluewaterladycharters.com Freelance mate/tournaments.SKA DIV 1. 38 Fountain R/C Homes.www.fishska.com www.yozuri.com

01-10-2007, 09:09 PM	#4
hrdcor32 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 362 Credits: 1,224.3	Good luck with Battlecat, last I saw there shop was locked up with all their equip in it because they didnt pay their rent.

01-15-2007, 10:28 AM	#7
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,382 Credits: 1,638.3 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	I have an ICOM Model 422 and Model 602...does anyone know if either of these radios can be easilt converted? Also, I'm located in the Mystic, CT area....anyone know of a radio shop in this neck of the woods that does this work? __________________ JD Maggie B Ocean 44 SS

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