VHF Radio

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Hey Wd...I have both the m34 and m72 the 72 is not all that much smaller but it is THE radio to have, now, in the event of a water landing, I have installed on my radio a leash, drilled a small hole in the outer portion of the factory clip and used the 99Cent store phone charger or headphone cord, someone has posted the directions in Innovations on the discussion
forum, if you need help with this let me know...b

This is Brilliant!!!!

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

This is Brilliant!!!!

the leash itself not my idea but making and installing it on the radio, well
it was from "flipped by a whale" post earlier, his radio floated away rendering him pretty much helpless except to swim for it, I decided I would make up the leash for precaution...b
BTW sewer butts on saturday the 5th if you are available...b

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by dos ballenas

The 72 is smaller and also transmits with more power. It transmits on a 6 watts setting which is the most powerful VHF on the market. It also has a higher water proof rating. Although it doesn't float.

I use the Icom M88 coupled with a HM138 speaker mic. The radio is even smaller then your 72 about the size of a cigarette pack, small enough to fit in my PFD pocket and the mic clips on to my vest at collar level so when I turn it on it's always right there ready to use.



Lots of harbor patrol guys and marine professionals use that setup and it's pretty bullet proof.

It's funny but I just a minute ago bought a backup set. I went on ebay to look at prices for the m88 and bought a used working model with mic that was just closing for 72 bucks...

You can't go wrong with ICOM, most popular marine radios in So. Cal. almost all the skiff guys use them.

Jim

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by Jim Day

I use the Icom M88 coupled with a HM138 speaker mic. The radio is even smaller then your 72 about the size of a cigarette pack, small enough to fit in my PFD pocket and the mic clips on to my vest at collar level so when I turn it on it's always right there ready to use.



Lots of harbor patrol guys and marine professionals use that setup and it's pretty bullet proof.

It's funny but I just a minute ago bought a backup set. I went on ebay to look at prices for the m88 and bought a used working model with mic that was just closing for 72 bucks...

You can't go wrong with ICOM, most popular marine radios in So. Cal. almost all the skiff guys use them.

Jim

killer deal

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

killer deal

Yeah.... I just lucked out. The mic alone cost more then that.

It was right there closing in a few minutes when I ran the ebay search. I got a feeling he doesn't have the charger (not mentioned or in the picture) but since I already have one it's no big deal on my end.

Jim

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by dos ballenas

NO

and if it "breaks" you can't walk in and exchange it no questions asked... buy the warranty at west marine.... oh ya, the west marine sale price is the same price, if not cheaper.... even if its not on sale you can still get the sale price. Just tell the sales associate that you had seen it on sale recently and you were interested in the sale price... don't be scared

I found a better price at defender i hope west marine price matche at the Marina Del Rey store.

Here are the three radios...

I am leaning towards the m34 for $154.00 IPX7 float & waterproof, my co worker who has a boat said icom you are paying for the brand name and to get the standard horizon one hx 751IPX7 float & water proof. The m72 is IPX8.

Looks like all the yakers seem to like the ICOM, so ill buy one on Friday.



Thank you all for your comments and suggestions!

Item	Product	Model	Shipping Weight	Quantity	Remove	Unit Price	Ext. Price
256703	M34 Handheld VHF Marine Radio	M34-01	2.00 Lbs.			$153.99	$153.99
	MAP price: $169.00 - Our Price: $153.99 - You are saving: $15.01
252748	HX751 Floating HandHeld VHF	HX751	3.00 Lbs.			$134.99	$134.99
	MAP price: $149.99 - Our Price: $134.99 - You are saving: $15.00
255868	M72 Handheld VHF Marine Radio	IC-M72	3.00 Lbs.			$178.99	$178.99
	MAP price: $199.00 - Our Price: $178.99 - You are saving: $20.01

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

I found a better price at defender

You can do lot better then that price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...90527637394&ru

" A BRAND NEW ICOM VHF MARINE RADIO MODEL IC-M72 WITH SPEAKER MICROPHONE MODEL HM-167, NEW IN BOX NEVER OPENED."

$125.00 Buy it now+ $5.00 shipping

You can't go wrong with that.

Jim

[wiredantz]

Jim,

I saw the auction and i was seriously going to consider it until i read that it doesn't float, i went to westmarine and got the float waterproof radio with their warranty. Now my radio will be protected for 4 years.

I would rather have a warranty on electronics especially if i'm spending 100 dollars or more on it and 4 years is peace of mind.

Now when i am out fishing , i could call out Jim day lead me to some clean waters. Lol