phanakapan
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I'm thinking of buying a cheap/midprice handheld at the boat show- I can't find a mag with a product comparison in- so, any recommendations, chaps?
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Best midprice handheld VHF
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Happy1
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I have a Garmin 725e, these are well made, can be operated one handed and waterproof to 1mtr. The price is about £200, but you should be able to get a spare battery with that for that price at the show. Garmin have a superb after sales service which IMHO is worth a few quid.
See it at :- <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/ag/product.asp?dept_id=10&pf_id=AG3863>http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/ag/product.asp?dept_id=10&pf_id=AG3863</A>
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See it at :- <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/ag/product.asp?dept_id=10&pf_id=AG3863>http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/ag/product.asp?dept_id=10&pf_id=AG3863</A>
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bigmart
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I bought the Standard HX260E at last years show. You can find it now for about £150-£160 MES or Aladdins Cave. Superb piece of kit. Built to last, Waterproof to 1Mtr., Nicad & disposable batteries. Excellent value for money & works superbly.
Martin
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Roberto
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I have the same one and agree absolutely. Despite receiving almost continuously and occasionally transmitting I have yet to completely discharge batteries, seem to last veeery long.
Standard Horizon is a brand of Yaesu, a name that speaks for itself among radios, like Icom or Kenwood
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Standard Horizon is a brand of Yaesu, a name that speaks for itself among radios, like Icom or Kenwood
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StephenSails
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The ICOM ICM21 is very popular and reliable.
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TwoStroke
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Was in the same position a couple of months back - bought the Standard HX260E - can't fault it.
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wayneA
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I have the Icom M21 also and would recomend it. Good quality, has been very reliable and waterproof. RRP about £175 GBP.
Cheers
Wayne
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Cheers
Wayne
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davel
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Does it float? (Serious Question)
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bigmart
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Don't know Ive never tried.
I doubt it, it is pretty heavy.
Martin
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I doubt it, it is pretty heavy.
Martin
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