Radios, Scanners & Antennas

Marine VHF Radios, CB Radios, Scanners & Antennas

Staying in contact and staying informed on the water means having the right radio for the job, whether that is a VHF for ship-to-ship communication, a CB for a different kind of range, or a scanner for monitoring channels without transmitting. CritPro carries VHF radios, CB radios, scanners, and marine antennas built for real communication needs on the water, as part of our full boating selection for boat owners who want to stay reachable and informed no matter how far out they run.

What to Look for in Radios, Scanners & Antennas

Fixed mount VHF radios put out more power and reach farther than handhelds, making them the better primary radio for any boat with a helm to mount one at. Handhelds still earn their place as a backup or for smaller boats and kayaks, especially floating models that survive going overboard. Look for DSC capability on any fixed mount VHF, since a one button distress call tied to your GPS position can matter more than any other feature on the radio.

CB radios operate on a different band than marine VHF and serve a different purpose, worth considering if you want a second line of communication or run in areas where CB traffic is common. Scanners let you monitor VHF, weather, and other channels without transmitting, useful for keeping an ear on marine traffic or emergency broadcasts even if you are not actively using your own radio. Antenna height and gain determine your actual range more than radio wattage does, and mount type, whether rail, deck, or center console, should match how your boat is actually rigged.

What This Category Covers

Radios, scanners, and antennas at CritPro includes fixed mount and handheld VHF radios, CB radios, marine and weather scanners, marine antennas, antenna mounts and brackets, cables, and replacement microphones and speakers. Whether you are rigging a new boat's communication setup or adding a scanner to monitor channels, this category covers what keeps you reachable and informed on the water.

Pairing Radios & Scanners with Other Boating Equipment

A VHF radio works best as part of a full marine electronics setup, and boaters who run a DSC radio often connect it to a chartplotter so a distress call transmits their exact position automatically. Our full boating selection covers everything else needed to outfit the helm.

Browse the full radios, scanners, and antennas selection at CritPro, or explore all boating gear to stay equipped and in contact on the water.