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04-17-2003, 09:16 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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VHF Radio
My VHF radio finally bought the farm after about 8 years of hard use. I guess I'll have to break down and spend some money on something rather than fishing gear now. That kills me! Which radio do you guys use or recommend? Don't want to spend a mint, just want something that's dependable and will do the job.  |
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04-17-2003, 09:18 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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I've been eyeing that Icom 502 - Clammer has one - nice radio...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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04-17-2003, 09:20 PM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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BOAT fish do count.
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04-17-2003, 09:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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Yep nice radio,=
its something you don,t want to cheap out on///
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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04-17-2003, 09:51 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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The Icom 502 is huge. How about the 402? It's much smaller, but is it as good?
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04-17-2003, 10:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: OUTDOORS/ Fairhaven,Ma.
Posts: 1,989
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I also have the Icom 502 and it works great! Just ask the four guys from last Oct. that were out for a swim in Buzzards Bay with out thier boat  I also have the remote mic. so the radio is down in the cabin out of the weather. No big wholes to cut in the dash that way . |
21' striper D/C Yamaha 150 HPDI named PLAIN JANE
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04-18-2003, 07:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI
Posts: 1,053
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I run a innexpensive Raymarine 53 DSC, it seems to do everything I need it to do, about $165.00
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04-18-2003, 07:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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I have a little icom, don't remember the model number, but I've had it for about 10 years abd its going strong. There's a reason why most of the commercial boats use icom radios.
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04-18-2003, 12:39 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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Thanks guys, I'm going to checkout the Icom's at Boaters World today.  |
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04-18-2003, 12:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Try consumers marine electronics, they have a web site and they're probably a lot cheaper than boater's world. They are in NJ so shipping would only take two days or so.
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04-18-2003, 01:01 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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ICOM 502 is best on market, followed by the 402.
try brokenlegdave.com too.
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04-18-2003, 04:59 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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Thanks guys. I got the 402 due to the size, it's much smaller and seems to do the same thing pretty much. Got it in black...Looks cool!! How do they hold up to getting wet? |
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04-18-2003, 08:23 PM
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got SeaCraft?
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 76
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Icom 402 very loud radio with readable numbers |
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04-19-2003, 06:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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The ICOM is a solid unit
Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 04-19-2003 at 06:35 AM..
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