second hand vhf

[jimbouy]

ok
So we have covered the pit falls of the U.S model sets on Ebay, but what about buying secondhand.

Do i need to check that it is CE approved or if its beyond a certain age is CE approval not needed.

Jimbouy

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[graham]

Unless its come in on a foreign vessel then it must have been up to UK spec when new so it shouldnt be a problem.

With a lot of folk converting to DSC sets there should be plenty of old VHFs about ,I bought one off the for sale section on this site.I posted the chap a cheque to cover postage as well and a couple of days later it arrived.

Please dont buy one out of your local free adds paper unl;ess you know its history your "good buy"could have been stolen off some poor buggers boat.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[jimbouy]

Ah

I never thought of that, i suppose the same could apply on Ebay. Although if he has good feedback...

Life, as usual, is not easy.

Jimbouy

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Mike_Martin]

Sets manufactured before 2001 had to either meet the National type approval standard which would be MPT 1251, be CE marked or Marine Equipment Directive (wheelmark) marked.

Mike

<hr width=100% size=1>Manager,
Aeronautical & Maritime Services Section,
Radiocommunications Agency

 

[jimbouy]

Thanks Mike

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Guest]

Funny thing is ....

You don't see many s/hand VHF's on the market !! I look for HH's all the time - as we use them in our Shipping work out here in Baltic.

But as far as I was told - s/hand market VHF's are allowed as long as you use it in the country of original sale ... as it should have been cleared for use then ......

I know many are changing to DSC etc. - but I am yet to be convinced that I need it for my Solent hopping coastal stuff. Of course someone will 'educate me' !!


<hr width=100% size=1>Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !