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03-16-2017, 02:03 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 16
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VHF radio
What is everyone using? Looking to pick up a handheld radio.
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03-16-2017, 02:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 34
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http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...3&isArchived=0
What I use. Great product 🤙🏼 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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03-16-2017, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SD County
Posts: 360
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Icom IC-M25
It floats, and works well. I think I paid just over $100 for it a year ago. A lot of folks here praise West Marine for their warranty and they have good sales, so whichever kind you get, look there.
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03-16-2017, 03:07 PM
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donkey roper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pacific Beach
Posts: 968
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Do you want a little radio to chit-chat with your friends and heckle boaters? Or do you want a high powered piece of navigational/safety equipment which will save your ass in an emergency?
I went for the latter... Standard Horizon HX-870. High transmitting power, integrated GPS, and DSC distress function. Not cheap, but how much is your life really worth to you? You don't need it until you need it, then you REALLY need it. $0.02 |
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03-18-2017, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: East County
Posts: 914
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Which ever one you get, make sure it is waterproof and floats. Should be able to get a decent one for around a hundred bucks or so.
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03-18-2017, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley
Posts: 425
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I used to have a Cobra one and it worked perfect. But it got stolen along with all my fishing stuff.
I then upgraded to the HX870 specifically because it has the DSC function that transmits your location. Hopefully I never need to use that feature but I have peace of mind knowing that it is there, specially because I go out alone most of the time. |
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03-18-2017, 08:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 42
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Another HX870 user here too. Like everyone else, DSC function fplayed a big factor when shopping around. Question for you other users: do you attach it to your vest? It is a larger size unit.
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03-18-2017, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Hacienda Heights, CA
Posts: 427
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I have a Cobra HH550 and it's a nice radio, but a little quiet when out on the water. I really wish it were louder.
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03-18-2017, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley
Posts: 425
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Hybrid Mode
