OK I've now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

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OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

.....What is the differance between the new MC31 and the more expensive units in the range.

All I really need is a back up VHF and something to use on flybridge without it drowning in rain and spray like my late Silva.

Am I still getting the quality and waterproofness that I will neeed in the cheaper model?

Thanks

Nick

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

Why not buy the cheapest available and put it in a waterproof bag? After all apart from calling marinas/nearby boats how often will it get used? If it's anything like mine almost never, but then I don't have an upstairs! /forums/images/icons/frown.gif

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

We tend to use the handheld a fair bit and it doubles as a flybridge monitor but for me the waterproofness is most important feature and sadly my late model did not score well on that ;-).

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

I dont suppose a company as good as Icom are gonna have any in their range that are not waterproof, ask the dealer, should say on the spec on the package yes?

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

The 31 will do everything you want and it is fully waterproof. Why not get a proper VHF for the Flybridge?

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

Keep up Moose we've already been thru all that, you must have been grazing at the time.

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

I just don't feel I really need a two station job on flybridge and can't justify extra cost and to an extent weight etc.

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

If you can get the M21 at M31 money then buy it. They are both as waterfroof as each other, I think, but the M21 is more compact and has a few extra features. Mind you I don't know if it can also use AA batteries as a standby like the M31.

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Re: OK I\'ve now decided to by an ICOM VHF but.....

The M21 is now on the website at M31 price. Just ordered one, and it can use AA's.

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Actually courtesy of my lovely wife I am now the proud owner of a MC21 from Marine Superstore at the price of the MC31. This must be the best deal around at present.

Thanks to all here..........and Joanne

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A drop in mains charger but I may get the 12v job at some point.

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