chris123
10 May 2009, 07:42
Came across one of these at work - HX760S handheld VHF with bluetooth headset:
http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=85&encProdID=EA7E68939727CAF93AC08E257DADFEC2&DivisionID=3&isArchived=0
Haven't had a chance to play with it, but seems like a good idea for those of us who struggle to hear our VHFs?
Cheers
Chris
UK model is HX760E.
There was a review (of several h/h VHFs) in last Sailing Today - the Bluetooth worked well but the mic needs to be in front of your mouth for best TX results.
codprawn
11 May 2009, 22:55
Sounds great - almost impossible to hear the VHF at speed..
batman4ck
23 May 2009, 08:23
I think that we all have the same problems (hearing the vhf at high speeds)
An option is the extension speakers, or an extra Handset.
I have order for my VHF that which is wireless. http://www.northstarnav.com/en/Products/Communications/Explorer-705---Wireless-Handset-Optional
Jon Brooks
24 May 2009, 09:03
I think that we all have the same problems (hearing the vhf at high speeds)
An option is the extension speakers, or an extra Handset.
I have order for my VHF that which is wireless. http://www.northstarnav.com/en/Products/Communications/Explorer-705---Wireless-Handset-Optional
That would be no differet to having a hand held on your life jacket in terms of volume. Not sure why this would be better than a hand held with a head set to be honest.
Cheers
batman4ck
24 May 2009, 14:01
That would be no differet to having a hand held on your life jacket in terms of volume. Not sure why this would be better than a hand held with a head set to be honest.
Cheers
because the handheld is 5W and the other 25W.
and you also have the vhf connected to the gps.
Its just a thought of mine ...