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09-08-2006 07:46 PM #1
What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Hi all,
What should I consider when buying a good VHF radio?
What brands are recommended?
Where is the best place to mount it - wrt to sounder and gps (inerference)...?
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09-08-2006 08:06 PM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Waterproof.....................
You don't usually get interference with the radio on ya sounder / GPS, but running current carrying cables next to the transducer cable can cause this.
ICOM, is a name that comes to hand. But I have always had GME or Uniden.
have a look at one of our advertisers sites.
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10-08-2006 08:10 AM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Something with scan so you can listen in on everyone.
10-08-2006 03:42 PM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Gidday Smelley, this is a work in progress I started last weekend as it is a very common question and one that is worth giving a reasonable answer to.
I have attached a pdf document to this post for you to have a quick squiz.
I have not finished it by any means, in fact I havent even sat back and properly proof read it yet and some Q/A havent been answered fully or added to it yet. However it is a start, I hope to have it finished in a couple of weeks, hope it helps
Cheers Lloyd
10-08-2006 05:03 PM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
just had a read through Lloyd , looks good mate plenty of good info there should help with any questions anyone should have
cheers
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11-08-2006 05:28 AM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
thanks llyod
rec. antenna?
13-08-2006 11:57 AM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Thanks Loyd very helpful
cheers
15-08-2006 04:54 PM
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15-08-2006 10:29 PM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Where can i buy a digital 8' antenna in australia?
What is the cheapest fixed mount ICOM VHF radio?
16-08-2006 07:48 AM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
http://www.trymax.com.au/products.asp
http://www.icom.net.au/2000_web/index2.html
Tell the guys from Trymax that you are from Ausfish and they will look after you!
23-08-2006 05:19 AM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Pat yourself on the back...well put togther document
24-08-2006 05:38 PM
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Re: What to consider when buying a vhf radio
Pinkpanther or anyone else -
Realistically what are the benefits (in usability / laymans terms) of the icom M402 over the M302, as I am considering the M302.
Most of the gumpf on their site means jack to me apart from DSC which both models have. i.e. the M402 has DSC that meets U.S.C.G. SC-101 and the M302 has DSC that meets RTCM SC-101, what is this?
I am a strong believer in K.I.S.S will the M302 suffice? My boat is a Sig 500C so I ain't going to far offshore.
Cheers
FC
