[Rhodes22-list] VHF Radio - request suggestions

[David Bradley]

Jim, more info...

Practical Sailor did their review in July 2005.  Here is the abstract.
 You'll need to buy the article or dig up a back issue for more.

Best Fixed-Mount VHF: Icom M302
With better basic audio and transceiver performance, the Icom M302
surpasses more full-featured competitors in our test of units under
$160. Standard Horizon's Quest is a close runner-up, and Raymarine's
Ray 48 comes up short.


The Icom 502, shown here, is the larger sibling of the M302, which
prevailed in our tests.

VHF marine radios remain the most common and useful communication
devices found aboard recreational boats. And for good reasons: They
are inexpensive, have no monthly user fees, and can be used for
routine voice traffic as well as emergency calls. Plus, with the
advent of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) several years ago (see
sidebar), limited digital information can now be sent via VHF. Other
methods of communicating by voice, via cellular phone, for example,
have become popular and do have a place on a boat—just not as the
primary communication tool.…






On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 10:07 PM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Jim, I think the ICOM units for about $300 have been highly rated. PS
> did a review within the last year or two.  I have the West Marine 600
> - saved a bunch of money but not thrilled with it.  In hindsight, I'd
> say it is not the place to save a little.
>
> Dave
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> On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:59 PM, jimjim02 <jamesldickson at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have Stan updating a Rhodes 22 for me right now. Part of the plan is to
> > have a radio delivered to Stan to have him install it for me. He's going to
> > add an antenia to the mast - can anyone suggest a reasonable VHF Band Radio
> > - I was planning on getting one through West Marine.
> >
> > Just wanted to see what brands or radios other use and suggest.
> > Thanks Jim
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