VHF : ICOM 401 or Raymarine Ray54E

Clyde Rib'r · 03 May 2005, 15:03

Currently looking for a new VHF as my Humminbird that I got with the RIB is no longer working.(being honest I dont think it ever work)

Anyways looking for opinions on the 2 VHF units I have seen and liked the sound and of course the look of.

Cheers

Dave

RIVA · 03 May 2005, 15:41

is there anything else other than icom

fantastic service , exelent product

j

TIM · 03 May 2005, 21:34

ICOM ... there is no question about it

althought I now have a Navman 7100 dsc unit ... and I like it too . We will see how well it stands the test of time .

Cookee · 04 May 2005, 08:01

Icom!

Daniel · 04 May 2005, 08:24

icom

David Hickman · 04 May 2005, 09:17

Icom!!

Rene · 04 May 2005, 12:44

Icom !

CJL · 04 May 2005, 14:02

ICOM!

codprawn · 04 May 2005, 14:09

All these people shouting ICOM - have they actually OWNED a Raymarine????

CJL · 04 May 2005, 14:18

NO

BUT

I've used Standards, Humingbirds, Sailors, Simrads, Silvas, ICOMS, Entels and a few others but no others seem to come up to the same standard as the ICOMS.

Fine you'll say don't knock it till you've tried it but in the boating world thats an expensive game!

I'd say go for the slightly more expensive ICOM and it should last longer.....in my humble opinion anyway!!!

codprawn · 04 May 2005, 14:51

I know ICOM have a great reputation but Raymarine make some seriously good kit - I don't think they would want to damage that reputation with shoddy goods!!!

RIVA · 04 May 2005, 15:34

yes i think i have or do curentley own

most makes and models

icom

Jon Brooks · 04 May 2005, 16:37

I would say that the Icom rival for that particular Raymarine radio is the IC-M421, not the IC-M401.

Regards

Clyde Rib'r · 05 May 2005, 13:47

Cheers folks, I'll probably go for the ICOM then , I'll let yous know what I get either way.

Dave

Richard B · 05 May 2005, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde Rib'r

Cheers folks, I'll probably go for the ICOM then , I'll let yous know what I get either way.

Dave

Awwww.... go for the Ray54e otherwise we'll never know how it compares!

codprawn · 05 May 2005, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard B

Awwww.... go for the Ray54e otherwise we'll never know how it compares!

Yes you will because I am going to invest in one - just don't hold your breath for it to be installed!!!!

nick mc · 09 May 2005, 15:38

well people i have a raymarine ray 54e and its caused me no troubles yet although i've only had it about a year. i too thought about the icom when i got mine but opted for the raymarine as it was a little cheaper. so far no complaints.

dave u can come have a look at mine if u want before u go spending!

Clyde Rib'r · 09 May 2005, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick mc

well people i have a raymarine ray 54e and its caused me no troubles yet although i've only had it about a year. i too thought about the icom when i got mine but opted for the raymarine as it was a little cheaper. so far no complaints.

dave u can come have a look at mine if u want before u go spending!

Cheers Nick I will do, I'll pop over one night this week and see if your in, I thought I seen Raymarine on yours that what got me thinking.

GaryD · 09 May 2005, 23:31

Well if the Raymarine is good enough for you Nick think I may aswell invest in one....

then we can all be Raymarine buddy's

nick mc · 06 June 2005, 13:26

you should and it lights up a cool red colour which would match your boat nicely all colour co-ordinated. i was talking to craig the other night on the radio ha ha i could have shouted to him but its much cooler over the radio!