Standard Horizon - Page 3

Jon Brooks · 20 November 2006, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRUMPY

Have found the new GX1500 for £189 on web no pics though
the3500E looks a sound bit of kit to it would be nice to no what Mod VHF our Canadan freind is useing

Question why are colour plotters so damed expensive are we being screwed or is it just a case of manufactures cashing in while thay can on new technology
which brings us back being screwed

Grumpy

The guy in canada had plotter and not VHF troubles.

The price for the GX1500 has not been confirmed as yet and stock will not be available till Jan.
Having said that a SRP of £189 is about right.
The street price will, of course, be less.

Hope that helps

SOLENTER · 20 November 2006, 18:42

It was not the plotter i was inquiring about Jon but which vhf had been
recomended by the CanadenTransport inspectors [Ocean eco from Cowichan bay thred

As for the GX1500 M.S.S.com must be jumping the gun

In the absence of any pics of the GX1500 is the screen biger or smaller than the VM3500E

Jon Brooks · 20 November 2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRUMPY

It was not the plotter i was inquiring about Jon but which vhf had been
recomended by the CanadenTransport inspectors [Ocean eco from Cowichan bay thred

As for the GX1500 M.S.S.com must be jumping the gun

In the absence of any pics of the GX1500 is the screen biger or smaller than the VM3500E

I missed it about CTI, will cheak it out.
Screen on all three VHF is the same.
Same as that on the VM3500.

Regards

OceanEco · 21 November 2006, 03:13

I am using the gx 3500 quantum. Here is a link to SH website. Before this I used a quest which was also really good but not approved by MOT. I had the colour model of the cp 180.

http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...D=595,Features

SOLENTER · 21 November 2006, 07:46

Thanks for that Ocean
Its about time we had a few more pics of that beautiful place you liv in

Nick Hearne · 21 November 2006, 08:05

Is it just me or dose the Standard Horizon line up look just like the Icom!

http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...D=595,Features

Cookee · 21 November 2006, 08:27

That's the US site - how many of those will make it over here?

SOLENTER · 21 November 2006, 08:42

Good point over to you Jon

tim griffin · 23 November 2006, 07:50

Anyone know the external dimensions of the SH PLotters as cant find them on their website

Jon Brooks · 23 November 2006, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim griffin

Anyone know the external dimensions of the SH PLotters as cant find them on their website

Hi Tim

Which model? or all of them?
PM or mail me direct and I will return the mail with the info you need.

Best regards

Jon Brooks · 23 November 2006, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookee

That's the US site - how many of those will make it over here?

GX1500, GX3000 and VM350 will be the line up for the UK.
There is also an option which will meet you needs Cookee

www.yaesu.co.uk/standardhorizon/index.html

This is the UK site and info

Best regards

Cookee · 24 November 2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

GX1500, GX3000 and VM350 will be the line up for the UK.
There is also an option which will meet you needs Cookee

www.yaesu.co.uk/standardhorizon/index.html

This is the UK site and info

Best regards

You mean we're going to get something like the Phantom series?

Doug Stormforce · 04 December 2006, 16:45

Tim

I fitted one of the RIBS with the 12" plotter and DSC set back in April 2006, I was so impressed with the plotter I promptly went and bought another one for one of the yachts.

Having said that I have returned the plotter (from the RIB) once already as it had both steamed up and four of the five menu buttons below the screen had ceased to work. The plotter aboard the yacht has been perfect but is of courser protected from the elements. There was no problem getting a replacment from the dealer.

I've also got 4 of their hand helds and have found them to be tough and durable.

Over all I like the kit but would be intrested if any other open boat owners have had a problem with the 12" plotter. With new boats on their way for next year, I would like to fit more of the same but can not afford problems.

OceanEco · 06 December 2006, 03:22

I have had five cp 180's a bit smaller than the 12" and I had all the same problems as you. Standard has replaced them all. Sometimes all that is needed to make the softkeys work again is a software upgrade. In the end each of the plotters has fogged and stopped working.