Best Handheld VHF??
04-05-2009 | 07:42 PM
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I have been a Ham Radio operator for 20 years and all my HF radios are ICOM. Use ICOM for all the fixed Marine radios. But for other VHF radios I prefer Yaesu. Standard is owned by Yaesu. Standard is Yaesu's marine line of radios. Vertex is Yaesu land Mobile line (police radio etc) Ham radio line is called Yaesu. I take care of the radio system at my job and have about 50 Vertex radios they have been in service over ten years with no major problems. Far has marine radios fix type I have had the best luck ICOM. Good audio and are holding up very well in patrol boats. Radios are not covered and sit in the weather 7 months a year.
04-05-2009 | 08:06 PM
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Though I hope to never need it, I like the GPS function in the Standard Horizon HX850S with the DSC. Its a little pricey compared to others, but is small, floats and is actually 6 Watt.
It will report your GPS position with the distress signal.
This was everywhere from $ 400 to and average price of
$ 225.00. I eventually got one for $ 204.00 delivered. Will let you guys know when I get it!!
Kirk
It will report your GPS position with the distress signal.
This was everywhere from $ 400 to and average price of
$ 225.00. I eventually got one for $ 204.00 delivered. Will let you guys know when I get it!!
Kirk
04-12-2009 | 03:32 PM
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I have been a Ham Radio operator for 20 years and all my HF radios are ICOM. Use ICOM for all the fixed Marine radios. But for other VHF radios I prefer Yaesu. Standard is owned by Yaesu. Standard is Yaesu's marine line of radios. Vertex is Yaesu land Mobile line (police radio etc) Ham radio line is called Yaesu. I take care of the radio system at my job and have about 50 Vertex radios they have been in service over ten years with no major problems. Far has marine radios fix type I have had the best luck ICOM. Good audio and are holding up very well in patrol boats. Radios are not covered and sit in the weather 7 months a year.
How are ya supose to store the hand held vhf style batteries charged or discharged???
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04-12-2009 | 03:45 PM
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Though I hope to never need it, I like the GPS function in the Standard Horizon HX850S with the DSC. Its a little pricey compared to others, but is small, floats and is actually 6 Watt.
It will report your GPS position with the distress signal.
This was everywhere from $ 400 to and average price of
$ 225.00. I eventually got one for $ 204.00 delivered. Will let you guys know when I get it!!
Kirk
It will report your GPS position with the distress signal.
This was everywhere from $ 400 to and average price of
$ 225.00. I eventually got one for $ 204.00 delivered. Will let you guys know when I get it!!
Kirk
Thanks
