01-02-2013, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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01-02-2013, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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I carry my old humminbird VHF all the time - it is only 4 watts (only good for line of sight communication), does not float and is not waterproof.
Later this month I'll be upgrading to an Icom M36. It has a 6 watt output (the highest wattage a handheld typically has - it's most important feature in my book) and it has a waterproof IPX7 rating - rated for 30 minutes submerged to 1 meter, which is good for when I take the occasional swim in the surf getting back in, and it floats should it ever become separated from my pfd. |
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http://www.basspro.com/Cobra-MR-HH12...duct/10223893/ I had this one until I dropped it in the bay at the bait barge. Great radio. http://www.basspro.com/Uniden-Atlant...product/52738/ Make sure that what ever you get to attach it to you so you don't lose it.
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01-02-2013, 02:00 PM | #5 |
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hey
i have a humminbird vhf radio $50 and it yours..ill post as pic
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01-02-2013, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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01-02-2013, 02:32 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys. I was looking at the new ICOM 92 or the Standard Horizon HX851. I know West Marine will do a price match and I found a deal online. I got a trolling motor for my birthday that I returned and I have money left over now for a new seat and a VHF. Thanks guys for the response.
But do you think one of those models is overkill? I know it could be used in other situations so it seems like a pretty viable justification for getting the best. |
01-02-2013, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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01-02-2013, 03:24 PM | #9 |
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go icom..... industry leader... and yes buy it frm WM
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