Marine Electronic Services

[Greg2]

I have found what looks to be a good deal on an ICOM M601 VHF/DSC and Commandmic on the web - company called Marine Electronic Services of Bristol. Anyone know anything about them? Reliable etc???

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[BrendanS]

MES. Usually get very favourable comments here on the forums

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[steverow]

Yep,

Its an OK firm.
Gave me a lot of advice and help on e mail with my old R10 radar.

Steve.



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[jimi]

They did my radar, nothing but praise for their sevice!

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[apollo]

Have had good service from them myself.

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[Talbot]

Lucky you, I got zero help from them yesterday on a query I sent them by email.

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[AIDY]

Yup. have bought stuff from them in the past. gave me some good advise on wiring me 601 up to my gps. without having to buy a lead from them. You don't get good advise for free anymore.

The 601 is a great piece of kit. just don't mount the command mic too near a compass, it needs to be about 1metre away other wise it thows it out by 10 deg. bought mine at LBS 5 months ago and just found out !

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[Greg2]

Thanks. Bit of a worry, the main set will be above the chart table, which is just beneath the upper helm and compass.

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[Wiggo]

Curiously, this is the same lot as Cactus Navigation. MES seems to be their 'bargain basement' brand, but seem very reliable (I've used them a couple of times).

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[BarryH]

I purchased a cheapo Silva handheld from them. There was problem with it. They sorted it by return of post, which they paid for both ways. The replacement set went wrong and again they sorted it with a replacement. Again they paid for postage and packing etc.
I'd use them again.

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[whisper]

I've bought from them on a few occasions via both mail order and in person and had excellent service.
Also handily situated so one can call in at their showrooms, if your driving down to the SW, as they're only 5 mins off M5.

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[jfm]

Yup, very reliable firm, long established. I have bought plenty off them. They are connected with Cactus and so have outlets in Bristol, Mayfair and Antibes

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