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17 May 2007, 10:55
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Town: Wemyss Bay
Boat name: Alpine Star
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Vhf this one or that ??
Hey folks, just looking for some comments to help me decide what new VHF i will buy
Been looking at the Icom range for a while but now I have seen a cobra one
The models are :
COBRA MARINE DSC WATERPROOF VHF RADIO/TRANSCEIVER MR75
ICOM M421 VHF Transceiver with DSC
Any comments will be most appreciated 
Cheers
Dave
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17 May 2007, 11:23
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Ignore them both!!
Go for the Standard GX1500 (no, I don't sell them) - flush or bracket mount included, remote features mic, very clear screen and easy setup and MMSI directory maintenance.
And being Standard, it should last for ages....
(That'll be a fiver please Mr. Brooks  )
Simon
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17 May 2007, 13:15
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I would ignore the Cobra right away - I don't think they are anything like as rugged or water resistant as they need to be.
Both the Icom M421 and the Standard GX1500e are very durable radios, and will survive everything that you can throw at them. Of the two, I'd choose the Standard (not that I'm biased!) because it has a clearer screen, and the menu system is light years ahead of the Icom. It also has rotary dials for Squelch, Volume, and Channels, a real bonus with wet gloved hands.
See here: http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19391 for a special offer!
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Originally Posted by havener
Go for the Standard GX1500 (no, I don't sell them) - flush or bracket mount included, remote features mic, very clear screen and easy setup and MMSI directory maintenance.
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I do!
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17 May 2007, 13:45
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dont bother with the cobra my mate put one on his rib and it only lasted six weeks due to salt water inside it.
andy
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17 May 2007, 13:58
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Country: UK - England
Town: Swindon
Boat name: WhiteNoise/Dominator
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Odd-the cobra on my sr4 went through 3 serious stuffings and was fine when I sold it.
I've got the Icom 421 now.It's far easier to use than the cobra and sounds better.
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17 May 2007, 16:45
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Im looking to get a handheld VHF for the summer as we may change the console for next session and seems a waste to get one mounted. Anyone got a preference or advice on the makes and design?!
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17 May 2007, 20:22
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Evolution came with a Cobra and it never worked for me. I changed it for a Standard from Jimbo which Im very pleased with.
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18 May 2007, 15:24
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Wemyss Bay
Boat name: Alpine Star
Make: Humber Alpha 4.8m
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Cheers for the comments folks, was never to sure about the Cobra and yous have backed up my suspicions
Looks like I may have to get the standard unit
JIMBO, you still got them on offer??
Cheers
Dave
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18 May 2007, 16:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clyde Rib'r
JIMBO, you still got them on offer??
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Yep, one left
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18 May 2007, 16:57
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There's always only one left.
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