Handheld Vhf recommendations
Submitted by barcelona125 on Mon, 2020-08-24 13:59
G'day guys,
Just chasing any recommendations on handheld Vhf units, needing a new one for the dinghy.
Having a look at the GME 5w Gx625, but let us know.
Cheers,
Nathan.
SpotHound
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Whitworths
The one on special ATM is a beauty.
SpotHound
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This one
https://www.whitworths.com.au/rad-s-h-vhf-hx300e
dodgy
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I have an icom ic-m23. Been
I have an icom ic-m23. Been really good. I use it in the tinny and in my grab bag on the big boat.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Jackfrost80
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I got the IC-M25 send over
I got the IC-M25 send over from the US. I clip to to my body when fishing solo but we use it to communicate in the Peel between crew kayaking or scooping and trhe boat and it's crystal clear.
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
barcelona125
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Yeah I actually just had a
Yeah I actually just had a bit of a look at the specs of this unit and it looks pretty good, plus it can be charged by 12v.
So this will probably be the unit i get.
Cheers for the reply.
Nathan.
barcelona125
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Cheers fellas I'll check
Cheers fellas I'll check them out
Thanks heaps
duges66
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I recommend you give me $50
I recommend you give me $50 and I'll give you a SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS & charger.
https://www.amisales.com.au/sailor-sp3520b-portable-vhf-gmdss.html
PM me if interested.
There's 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count and those that can't.
barcelona125
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Cheers mate but I'm pretty
Cheers mate but I'm pretty set on buying new
cheers tho
Sea goat
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is it advisable to have
is it advisable to have ahandheld as a backup ? i have been considering putting one in my grab bag, figured my be good if the one on the boat carks it, or go overboard etc?
Jackfrost80
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I have mine for a MOB
I have mine for a MOB scenario but have found it handy for communication for recreational activities too
Officially off the Pies bandwagon