ICOM M32 Radios - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

frady · 03-19-2009, 10:37 AM

I'm looking into getting an all purpose VHF radio and saw the ICOM's. I was curious if any of you have used this model or any of the ICOM's? Maybe there is a better brand out there, for about the same price? Looking to spend about $100.

Billy V · 03-19-2009, 01:52 PM

ICOM M-34 is a very good unit. Its waterproof and Floats!

Besides myself, my other 2 kayak fishing partners use them.

Its around $160 but well worth it if it falls overboard.

bigbarrels · 03-19-2009, 02:05 PM

I second what Billy said..my friend and both have that ICOM M34 model and they work great! I haven't had any problems with it and recently in Baja while trying to launch a skiff in some surf it fell off my jacket (boat knocked it off) and was floating away in the surf for about 30 seconds......still works perfect and thankfully it floats

cabojohn · 03-19-2009, 02:42 PM

I use the Icom M32 VHF.
Raido works good. It's been abused and under water many times...
$.02

frady · 03-19-2009, 03:49 PM

Thanks guys, I'm definitely leaning towards the floating model. Any other comparable brands?

bajadog · 03-20-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frady

Thanks guys, I'm definitely leaning towards the floating model. Any other comparable brands?

Standard Horizon

http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...3&isArchived=0

frady · 03-20-2009, 09:32 PM

I spent the extra bucks and got the horizon 750s along with the extended warranty from west marine. The matched the best price I found online, so I'm extremly pleased. Going out tomorrow and will definently be trying it out. Thanks for all the input.

prowlerdude · 03-21-2009, 03:34 PM

I was researching both the Icom and Standard Horizon last week. I went with the Standard Horizon the day after I called their customer service Thursday to order a replacement belt clip for my Yaesu (the HAM line of SH). The price was $8 and she said they had a bunch of them so she sent it out free that day. I got it the next day in the mail

I have both Icom's and Yaasu radios and they are both well made but the tie went to SH customer service.

03-19-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
frady Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	ICOM M32 Radios I'm looking into getting an all purpose VHF radio and saw the ICOM's. I was curious if any of you have used this model or any of the ICOM's? Maybe there is a better brand out there, for about the same price? Looking to spend about $100.

03-19-2009, 01:52 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	ICOM M-34 is a very good unit. Its waterproof and Floats! Besides myself, my other 2 kayak fishing partners use them. Its around $160 but well worth it if it falls overboard.

03-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#3
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	I second what Billy said..my friend and both have that ICOM M34 model and they work great! I haven't had any problems with it and recently in Baja while trying to launch a skiff in some surf it fell off my jacket (boat knocked it off) and was floating away in the surf for about 30 seconds......still works perfect and thankfully it floats

03-19-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	I use the Icom M32 VHF. Raido works good. It's been abused and under water many times... $.02

03-19-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
frady Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	Thanks guys, I'm definitely leaning towards the floating model. Any other comparable brands?

03-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
frady Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	I spent the extra bucks and got the horizon 750s along with the extended warranty from west marine. The matched the best price I found online, so I'm extremly pleased. Going out tomorrow and will definently be trying it out. Thanks for all the input.

03-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#8
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	I was researching both the Icom and Standard Horizon last week. I went with the Standard Horizon the day after I called their customer service Thursday to order a replacement belt clip for my Yaesu (the HAM line of SH). The price was $8 and she said they had a bunch of them so she sent it out free that day. I got it the next day in the mail I have both Icom's and Yaasu radios and they are both well made but the tie went to SH customer service.