Hi, Stephen, For what it's worth . . .our actual tests for range in salt water . VHF: max 6 feet . . . RC max 10 - 15 feet ( this was contolling RC model subs/ROV's from our sub - highly power output dependant) GPS max 0 feet ( holding a portable GPS against the acrylic 'window' just under the surface - unit could not acquire sattelites. Pop up so dome was above water and got them easily. Phil Nuytten