Ammonite
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Correction to post #5
It's the HX890E I've had multiple fogging / condensation issues with, not the HX320E
It's the HX890E I've had multiple fogging / condensation issues with, not the HX320E
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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The Standard Horizon HX890E model has problem with moisture either trapped inside during manufacturing or moisture penetration during usage. Could be a bad batch, however, they should be recalled for exchange rather than people having to return them or, like in my case I had to argue with a very well known marine chandler for an exchange.
Ammonite
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It's definitely a manufacturing fault as the moisture appeared within a few minutes of first using it. The second one was another black one that failed in the same way so I tried a blue one in case it was a batch thing...exactly the same thing. The guys at Marine Superstore were great and when I asked them whether I should try the equivalent Cobra or Icom they said they get their fair share of issues with those as well, although I got the impression that they had less issues with Icom. Ironically the Cobra I had before this was brilliant, lasting 16 years before I inadvertently snapped the aerial off.
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Juan Twothree
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I've got an Icom M73.
It gets regular and frequent use but the battery seems to last forever between charges.
It gets regular and frequent use but the battery seems to last forever between charges.
Alicatt
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So far after 18months no fogging on my HX890E good little radio, I used an adapter to take the antenna socket to an SO239 so I could use the boat's antenna worked great too.