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03 September 2007, 18:32
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Yarmouth, IoW
Boat name: 7up
Make: Ribeye Sport
Length: 6m +
Engine: Merc 150 Opti
MMSI: 235057812
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 133
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Handheld VHF
I am sure its in here, but the search seems to be turning up everything but ...
THe kids managed to loose my handheld last weekend so I am in the market for a new one so;
Whats everyone got and how good is it?
I had a Silva and I could never get the volume above whisper.
I want :
Waterproof, Loud, knobs for vol and sqlch, favorite 3 channels then simple as possible.
It's a back up for the fixed set, but also my way of keeping a tether on the teenagers when they have the SIB out as well (until they throw the thing in the water to see if it really is water proof. At 25 knots. And then cant find it!!!
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03 September 2007, 19:22
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Boat name: TiLT 2
Make: Avon Adventure 620
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 135
MMSI: 235032203
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,641
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Look at a cheap Icom set.
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03 September 2007, 19:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Glossop
Make: Southern Pacific
Length: 4m +
Engine: 60HP Mercury
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1
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Handheld VHF
Also looking for main set... any comments appreciated. Read some of the posts.. decision between Standard Horizon HX270e (£86) and Icom M71 (£145)
Cheers
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03 September 2007, 19:48
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Member
Country: UK - Channel Islands
Town: jersey
Boat name: Martini II
Make: Arctic 28/FC470
Length: 8m +
Engine: twin 225Opti/50hp 2t
MMSI: 235067688
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,030
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03 September 2007, 20:02
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth Harbour
Length: no boat
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 175
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standard horizon all the way, they are sooo good, and soo robust. Will never buy an icom again.
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RYA Powerboat Instructor, RYA PWC Instructor, RYA Dinghy Instructor
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03 September 2007, 20:09
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Shropshire
Boat name: Bradoosh
Make: Menai Marine
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 70HP Outboard
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 22
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I had a Silva handset. I couldn't get it to transmit as well as dad's handheld. Not sure what type it is though.
My handset I believe was the Silva S12? Something like that. I didn't get on with it. The charger hole protective rubber piece would never stay in and as I say, it wouldn't transmit/receive properly. I wasn't able to use it to communicate with boats I could see??
Anyway, problem solved there because the clip broke on me, fell off my lifejacket and sank to the bottom of the briney! lol
Any suggestions for another good, cheap, waterproof handheld?
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03 September 2007, 21:19
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Ardmore
Boat name: Wavehopper
Make: Cobra 6.65 HD
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yam 150 hpdi
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 136
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Recently moved from a fixed set on a 6.5m rib to needing a good handheld for a Thundercat (Big thanks to Nautibuoy!). Had a look at quite a few and having only recently completed my VHF DSC course I had a better idea than before of what I was looking at and for.
The Icom sounded best at the start since it would float, but then I looked a little closer and the floating was inverted with just it's arse barely above the water. I'm guessing that if you drop one of these o/board it's going to be in difficult conditions so looking for a handheld with just a bit of it's arse looking up is gonna be hard.
Eventually settled for the standard horizon xh270e - it's submersible, great clear sound even through a w/proof pouch and a grab-bag, and it's a LOT cheaper than the Icom.
...my 2 cents worth
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03 September 2007, 21:34
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Member
Country: Australia
Town: Melbourne
Make: Vipermax
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki DF140
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 181
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I have the icom m71, great unit, feels very robust, very good standby battery life and works well with the waterproof extension handset.
I've justified the extra cost on the basis it is just me using it and it's going to last a long long time.
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03 September 2007, 21:36
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: fife
Make: Humber / searider
Length: 5m +
MMSI: ... - - - ...
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 720
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I had a M31 till the kid lost it in 3m of water got it back when the tide went out. (it is dead now) Was not too happy with it bit big and seldom loud enough when on the move to hear any one calling.
Have borrowed a M71 and much nicer bit of kit to use. Planning to get one my self down at the boat show. The M33 looks to be a fair bit bigger than the M71 but will see how big it is at the show.
The standard horizon xh270e is tempting at the price but it is just as has been said before Nokia to Sony
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03 September 2007, 22:25
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: NW& wherever the boat is!
Boat name: depends on m'mood!
Make: Humbers/15-24m cats
Length: 6m +
Engine: etec130/big volvos
MMSI: many and various
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,816
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I have an Icom M1EuroV, coastguard issue with plug in mike/speaker so ya can clip it on your shoulder and still hear what its on about at speed or when ya need both hands for a job. Been rained on, sprayed on,snowed on etc etc and had numerous dunkings throughout the time I have had it. Rinse under the tap and its fine. Li-ion battery with good life-bit big/heavy compared to new models -but then again I know if its fallen outa m'pocket
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03 September 2007, 23:15
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Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: swansea
Boat name: Too Blue
Make: BLANK
Length: 8m +
Engine: Suzuki DT225
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,791
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I bought an Icom Euro as well - never got much use out of it though - it got "lost" in Guernsey!!!
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04 September 2007, 08:51
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: ramsgate
Boat name: Micki Dee Bee
Make: Ribcraft Seasafari
Length: 9m +
Engine: Twin 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235057235
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,622
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With out a doubt the best radio on the market at the mo is the Icom M-71.
There is nothing to compare to it.
But if you don't want to spend that much then by far the best value is the HX-270 from Standard Horizon.
Fully waterproof, 3 year warranty, rechargable battery, aa cell tray, mains and 12v charger inc.
All this for under £100, can't go wrong really.
At that pice point there is nothing to beat it!!!
As for fixed set there is some very good pricing on the GX-1500 and GX-3000 for SH at the mo.
I don't just sell these I use them!
I have both the GX-1500 and GX-3000 on my boat and they have performed fantasticly over the last few months.
We use the HX-500 hand held and this is great to.
Most of my crew were Icom through and through..........not any more!!!
All SH kit, inc plotters, can be brought through the Ribnet freindlt dealers like Malthouse, Jimbo and DaveH.
Cheers
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04 September 2007, 11:42
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Stanley, Falkland Is
Boat name: Seawolf
Make: Osprey Vipermax 5.8
Length: 5m +
Engine: Etec 150
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,726
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HX270 for me and very pleased with it, good price too
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04 September 2007, 12:41
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Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: Southampton
Boat name: DynaMoHumm/ SRV/deja
Make: Avon8.4, 5.4 & 4.777
Length: 8m +
Engine: Cat3126 Yam 90 &70
MMSI: 42
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,562
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i use Standard Horizon portables and have been vey impressed by em.
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04 September 2007, 15:34
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Ramsgate/Plymouth
Make: Ribcraft/Humber
Length: 10m +
Engine: Suzuki/Yam 250x2
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 32
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the HPX500E is in my honest opinion as good as the icom euro1
for value for money and simplicity to use the standard horizon kit cant be beaten!
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04 September 2007, 15:38
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Bursledon
Boat name: Mustard
Make: Ribeye 785
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yamaha 200/Merc 6
MMSI: 235068693
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 618
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Icom, Icom, Icom.
I would not buy anything else. Fixed or handheld.
They are rugged, extremely well supported and intuitive to use.
Tony.
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24 September 2007, 17:54
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: cookoo land
Boat name: tba
Make: ribcraft 595
Length: under 3m
Engine: Suzi 140
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 316
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ICOM every time
I have to agree with Jabs and others.
You gets what you pay for. Do it, coz your life may depnd on it!
It's a bit of safety kit that is worth digging a bit deeper for. I've jumped out of boats at 20+knts with my M1EuroV clipped to my PFD, with no ill effects.
Icom make VHF radios. I think thats all they have ever done and they are bloody good at it. If M1EuoroV ever gives up, i'll probably replace it with M71.
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24 September 2007, 19:06
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RIBnet supporter
Country: Greece
Town: Aghia Marina/Evia
Boat name: Zuben 'Ubi
Make: Avon
Length: 7m +
Engine: E-TEC 200 HO
MMSI: Ti Nafto?
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 993dat
Also looking for main set... any comments appreciated. Read some of the posts.. decision between Standard Horizon HX270e (£86) and Icom M71 (£145)
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Got the Standard set myself, use it on the RIB and also professionally moving oil rigs around. Never had a moments problem (so far, touch wood etc), love the large numbers on the screen, also extremely robust. Unfortunately it doesn't float so remember where you drop it.
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24 September 2007, 19:22
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: cookoo land
Boat name: tba
Make: ribcraft 595
Length: under 3m
Engine: Suzi 140
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 316
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You're a long time dead!
The answer is in the question!
£86 v £140ish!
How much£ unleaded do you burn every year?
Maybe get some retreads for your Ferrari!
Nuff said.
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24 September 2007, 21:28
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
Make: Osprey Vipermax
Length: 5m +
Engine: E-tec 300 G2
MMSI: TBC
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,021
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Is there any reason why I can't buy one of these in the US and use it over here?
Why don't they meet European stds? the idea is superb are there any drawbacks?
http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...3&isArchived=0
Chris
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