Standard Horizon handheld VHF with bluetooth headset

[chris123]

Came across one of these at work - HX760S handheld VHF with bluetooth headset:

http://www.standardhorizon.com/index...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

[MikeCC]

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]

Sounds great - almost impossible to hear the VHF at speed..

[batman4ck]

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/Produ...ndset-Optional

[Jon Brooks]

Originally Posted by batman4ck

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/Produ...ndset-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]

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

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 ...