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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: Dannypenguin on May 19, 2014, 20:30:08

Title: VHF Radios - Any advice
Post by: Dannypenguin on May 19, 2014, 20:30:08

Hi all,

I'm looking for a cheap VHF radio that can pick up marine (and possibly aviation) radio. I have decided to get one after sitting next a guy on Saturday in Southampton who was picking up all the calls, he could hear everythng that was going on.

Can anyone give me adivce on manufacturer, models, etc?

Dan

Title: Re: VHF Radios - Any advice
Post by: Ralphy on May 21, 2014, 20:02:59

Best I can say is that a standard marine VHF won't pick up aviation radio, I have one which I use on our RIB and haven't had any problems with but no point recommending it as it is £90. Unless you class that as cheap.  ;)

Title: Re: VHF Radios - Any advice
Post by: Dannypenguin on May 22, 2014, 12:47:15

Quote from: Ralphy on May 21, 2014, 20:02:59

Unless you class that as cheap.  ;)

Cheaper than most I have found! :doh:

Title: Re: VHF Radios - Any advice
Post by: Capt. Matt on May 22, 2014, 14:06:39

I would definitely get an icom. I have both the IC-M72 and IC-M73, the newest one records the last 30 seconds all the time so if you hear a call you can repeat it. The battery life is exceptional. I have used Standard Horizon radios in the past and they are rubbish.

Happy Shopping  :thumbs:

Matt

Edit- Try finding a used version of these as I see your price range, new they are a tad expensive but the lifespan is very good!