Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:06 am
Im going to update my radio and was wondering if anybody has any thoughts of a radio that wont break the bank but would be quite good to use while fishing.
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:22 am
Standard Horizon might be worth a look, they are reasonably priced and do what you need.
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/marine ... zon-gx1400
Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:34 pm
iCom radios are very reliable.
Many makes/units now have built in GPS.
Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:20 pm
Thanks a lot will check out both.
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:52 am
Icom every time.
Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:45 pm
Beware that if the radio is DSC (sends your position from GPS as part of the call when the red emergency button is pressed), you will need a MMSI number to unlock it. For this you need a radio operators licence (course) and ships radio licence for the boat (€100 plus radio licence above). I have an international operators licence and 40+ yrs experience of VHF, but need an Irish certificate (money) to get my ships licence. I wouldn't suggest doing it (probably illegal) but saying your boat is a tender to a mates bigger boat is a way round it.
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