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psu_fish
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2010/06/09 21:26:28 (permalink)

Handheld VHF Radio

In the market for a handheld just looking for some info on there coverage on the big pond..prolly going to be buying a 3 or 5 watt radio


thanks.
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    Ironhed
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/09 21:28:52 (permalink)
    http://icomamerica.com/en/products/marine/handhelds/m34/default.aspx

    No doubt about it.

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    MuskyMastr
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/09 22:53:57 (permalink)
    I bought the cheapo cobra about 9 years ago as a backup. It was junk.

    Better too far back, than too far forward.
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/10 10:46:06 (permalink)
    5W on a hand held. Ironhed's link should do the trick.

    Just curious as to why you're going hand held. Antenna height has alot to do with range, so I would think that even a good hand held would have it's limitations...
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    pghmarty
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/10 11:09:17 (permalink)
    I have an older Humminbird VHF5
    Nice radio except keeping it charged was always a pain.
    Get one that comes with a 12V adapter


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    psu_fish
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/10 18:05:40 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: bulldog1

    5W on a hand held. Ironhed's link should do the trick.

    Just curious as to why you're going hand held. Antenna height has alot to do with range, so I would think that even a good hand held would have it's limitations...




    Well I only have a 18 foot Four-Winns Horizon that we dont take out on the big lake unless its 2 footers or less for perch. We hardly ever go more than 3-5 miles out as I've seen how bad Erie can get in a hurry. Its basically a bay boat good for skiing and tubing but we multi-task and fish with it. So I wanted a handheld for safety. I could mount an antenna but I dont see much use out of it so hence the handheld.
    post edited by psu_fish - 2010/06/10 18:08:20
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    catman5
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/10 23:00:18 (permalink)
    I just bought a Standard Horizon HX750S  hand held and  seems like a great radio. Been using it this week and seems to work well and it is 6 watts, comes with 12 volt and 110 volt charger, also many good reports after a little googling
    Dont spend what G.M. wants for it though a little searching on line has some great deals
    PS also waterproof and floats
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/11 09:58:05 (permalink)
    psu, I was just curious, but you could put in a full size radio with a smaller antenna and use the radio while fishing in the bay. It can be quite entertaining when the fishin' is slow

    There are some screamin' deals out there on radios right now...
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/11 18:26:43 (permalink)
    I could but I figured as much use as it will get I can get a handhled and put it in the cup holder and be good to go
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    RE: Handheld VHF Radio 2010/06/12 20:35:36 (permalink)
    I think my hand held was dead more than it was charged....

    Better too far back, than too far forward.
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