Hello,
Any recommendations for a handheld VHF that is currently available on the market?
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Cameron
Tornado (Marstrom) USA 851
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Handheld VHF
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Posted: Mar 13, 2021 - 11:29 AM
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Posted: Mar 18, 2021 - 10:07 AM
I have the Standard Horizon HX870 w/GPS. Sorry don't have anything I have used recently to compare it to. Most radios all do the same thing. Some things to look for -> Good buyer reviews, waterproof, floating, distress signal ability, ease of use. -
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Posted: Mar 18, 2021 - 12:15 PM
ICOM M25. -
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Posted: Mar 18, 2021 - 12:41 PM
I have an ICOM M24 it's ok. It doesn't have a clock display. That's a pain. Ease of use is important. You don't want to be messing with a complicated menu structure.
Edited by gahamby on Mar 18, 2021 - 01:52 PM.
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'82 Super Cat 15
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Virginia
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Posted: Mar 18, 2021 - 02:28 PM
I sail with an ICOM M25. I have not charged it in a year and it still says its full...it has a flashing light if it falls in the water, but it's red and impossible to see in practice. It also has a siren for when it falls in the water. Water muffles it but that works...works too well. It will alarm while on or off and every time it gets wet. I have to keep it in a dry bag to keep it quite. Keeps well right by my smart phone.
In short, its ok.
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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
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Posted: Mar 24, 2021 - 01:38 PM
Thanks everyone for their recommendations!
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Cameron
Tornado (Marstrom) USA 851
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