Looking for a loud hailer

[Winnipesaukee]

I'm looking for a loudhailer (for... hailing...:D) 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]

HERE (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/249372/377%20710/0/loud%20hailer%20speaker/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=loud%20hailer%20speaker&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=loud%20hailer%20speaker&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5003&subdeptNum=3&classNum=437)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]

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

[RLW]

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. :laugh:

[Seeker]

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]

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......:D

http://www.thunderpowermegaphones.com/ThunderPower400