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Smelly
09-08-2006, 08:46 PM
Hi all,

What should I consider when buying a good VHF radio?

What brands are recommended?

Where is the best place to mount it - wrt to sounder and gps (inerference)...?

Regards
Lucky_Phill
09-08-2006, 09:06 PM
Waterproof..................... ::)

You don't usually get interference with the radio on ya sounder / GPS, but running current carrying cables next to the transducer cable can cause this.

ICOM, is a name that comes to hand. But I have always had GME or Uniden.

have a look at one of our advertisers sites.



Cheers Phill
Smithy
10-08-2006, 09:10 AM
Something with scan so you can listen in on everyone.
subzero
10-08-2006, 04:42 PM
Gidday Smelley, this is a work in progress I started last weekend as it is a very common question and one that is worth giving a reasonable answer to.
I have attached a pdf document to this post for you to have a quick squiz.
I have not finished it by any means, in fact I havent even sat back and properly proof read it yet and some Q/A havent been answered fully or added to it yet. However it is a start, I hope to have it finished in a couple of weeks, hope it helps
Cheers Lloyd
longtail
10-08-2006, 06:03 PM
just had a read through Lloyd , looks good mate plenty of good info there should help with any questions anyone should have ;)


cheers
Jason.
Smelly
11-08-2006, 06:28 AM
thanks llyod

rec. antenna?
garpe
13-08-2006, 12:57 PM
Thanks Loyd very helpful
cheers
MulletMan
15-08-2006, 05:54 PM
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Smelly
15-08-2006, 11:29 PM
Where can i buy a digital 8' antenna in australia?

What is the cheapest fixed mount ICOM VHF radio?
MulletMan
16-08-2006, 08:48 AM
http://www.trymax.com.au/products.asp

http://www.icom.net.au/2000_web/index2.html

Tell the guys from Trymax that you are from Ausfish and they will look after you!
catchy_fishy
23-08-2006, 06:19 AM
Pat yourself on the back...well put togther document
Fat_Chilli
24-08-2006, 06:38 PM
Pinkpanther or anyone else -

Realistically what are the benefits (in usability / laymans terms) of the icom M402 over the M302, as I am considering the M302.
Most of the gumpf on their site means jack to me apart from DSC which both models have. i.e. the M402 has DSC that meets U.S.C.G. SC-101 and the M302 has DSC that meets RTCM SC-101, what is this?
I am a strong believer in K.I.S.S will the M302 suffice? My boat is a Sig 500C so I ain't going to far offshore.

Cheers

FC