M-Tech MT-500

parm · 24 November 2006, 22:09

Anyone any experience of M-Tech MT-500 Class-D DSC Marine VHF Radio?
Good? bad? or just do the job? for £129.00

Jon Brooks · 25 November 2006, 03:58

This is a re badge of another product, can't remember who at the mo.
There are better radio's out there for not a lot more money.

Also I think it only has a 1 year warranty where there are a number of products out there with 3 years now.

Biggest down side of this kind of unit is the fact that most of the keys are on the mic.
I have seen over the years that the mic cable can be a week link, they get a lot of abuse and can and do fail.
If it fails you loose all those function.

Hope that helps a bit

Best regards

parm · 25 November 2006, 09:42

Thanks for that i think ill go for the navman 7100 only a few pounds more

Jon Brooks · 25 November 2006, 18:17

If your going to go that route wait for the review in PBO ( Practical Boat Owner), should be out about the 7th Dec.
The Navman 7200 is looked at.
Whilst this in the remote station radio the basic radio is the same as the 7100
Makes a very interesting read!!! enough said

All the best

parm · 25 November 2006, 19:36

Thanks for that ill wait and read PBO before i decide on which vhf to buy - nit getting boat till Feb 2007

Jon Brooks · 26 November 2006, 18:26

Are you not getting you electronics supplied and fitted by Ribcraft?

Just a thought.

All the best

parm · 26 November 2006, 19:52

ribcraft are fitting my chartplotter, electrical distribution box, fuse panel + spare switchs. I am hoping to fit any other extras i need myself.

Jon Brooks · 27 November 2006, 11:43

Nice one and best of luck.
Good choice of boat

All the best

parm · 27 November 2006, 13:01

Thanks
i think ill have fun on her

Tim M · 30 November 2006, 11:23

Im worried now. I bought another 7100 only last week

Rogue Wave · 30 November 2006, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

Im worried now.

How many times have I got to say it.

Icom

Jon Brooks · 30 November 2006, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

Im worried now. I bought another 7100 only last week

Would not be over worried.
The group test found some niggles/dislikes and found that other sets performed better in certain area's.

If you were going to buy now the review may make you consider splashing out a few pounds (and its only a few) more for better back lighting, better audio, bigger display, clearer display and bigger tactile controls.

I tend to take more notice of group test as they give a better cross section view rather than one persons view.

All the best

Jon Brooks · 30 November 2006, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

How many times have I got to say it.

Icom

you gone off Navman now then Stu?
Jimbo say's you think they are the best thing since sliced bread.

http://rib.net/forum/attachment.php?...3&d=1101424119
Oh hpw times have changed, anyone remember this?

All the best

Jimbo · 30 November 2006, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

Jimbo say's you think they are the best thing since sliced bread.

Don't you drag me into this

I'm sticking firmly with my Standard Horizons!

Jon Brooks · 30 November 2006, 17:51

Sorry Jimbo,

Could not resist.
You stick with you SH kit, no one can knock you for that mate

.

For yours and Tim's info its a goer as far as RYA schools and SH is concerned

All the best