portable radio stations

[roughshawd]

I have been using radios since high school, but it still bothers me alot that the industry made such a stomp over the use of SSB and linear amps. I have this marine band boat radio and some parts that should make it functional, but I don't want to look like a novice because I'm not. I would like to be able to take one of these and boost the signal so it is better in emergencies. I know that antenna height is the main idea, and I know that you can boost the signal. Can somebody post a schematic of an antenna signal booster, for marine radios?

 

[kellys_eye]

Can somebody post a schematic of an antenna signal booster, for marine radios?

What make/model? What frequency(ies)? Do you have the appropriate licence(s)?

You don't need to 'boost the power' if you have the facilities to make a directional antenna at the operating frequency.