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Old 10 August 2010, 10:29   #1
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what vhf to buy??

guys im looking to buy a hand held vhf to carry with me in case i get into the brown stuff. can anybody recommend some good ones?? thanks
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Old 10 August 2010, 10:46   #2
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guys im looking to buy a hand held vhf to carry with me in case i get into the brown stuff. can anybody recommend some good ones?? thanks
Probably easier for you to find one that suits your needs/budget and run it by members. Try Icom and Standard Horizon.
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Old 10 August 2010, 11:05   #3
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Standard Horizon HX270E lives on my lifejacket and was pretty cheap too

I think there is a new model now but probably similar price
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Old 10 August 2010, 11:38   #4
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Standard horizon HX851E, DSC inbuilt GPS

Quality bit of kit.
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Old 10 August 2010, 12:17   #5
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Standard horizon HX851E, DSC inbuilt GPS

Quality bit of kit.
Just got mine last week......can't wait for 21st of Aug so I can try it out when we go to Cornwall.

Have you used it yet? if so what are your first impressions?

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Old 10 August 2010, 12:43   #6
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I have an icom basic [entry level model], which is fine, but I personally would like the option to fit an earpiece, which you can't on mine. Look at features you might want [desires, wish list] for the future in addition to current needs. Options for extras gives some ideas to assist people with your birthday or Christmas gifts!
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Old 10 August 2010, 13:15   #7
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can't wait for 21st of Aug so I can try it out when we go to Cornwall.
Sorry chap, the place is full. No room at the inn.

Try West Wales, I've heard that they have a few vacancies.
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Old 10 August 2010, 18:23   #8
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Standard horizon HX851E, DSC inbuilt GPS

Quality bit of kit.
This has to be the one .......
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You'd better look at the thread lower down in this electronics area, as you may not want to spend money for the DSC feature, which apparently is illegal in UK, if the thread is correct!
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You'd better look at this thread, as you may not want to spend money for the DSC feature, which apparently is illegal in UK, if this thread is correct!
http://rib.net/forum/member.php?u=3686
SR there's a problem with your link (it points to a user profile not a thread). I suspect the thread is also out of date as S.Horizon have recently launched this in the UK with much advertising etc having recently gained approval.
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SR there's a problem with your link (it points to a user profile not a thread). I suspect the thread is also out of date as S.Horizon have recently launched this in the UK with much advertising etc having recently gained approval.
Polwart you are quite right, standard horizon have produced the HX851E , a handheld WATERPROOF VHF/GPS that is DSC type approved, was released last month.
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Sorry chap, the place is full. No room at the inn.

Try West Wales, I've heard that they have a few vacancies.
NO WAY i've had the campsite at Carbis Bay booked or nearly 12 months, will be launching from Hayle and hopefully Penzance while there. Anyone about end of August?

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PS: I may also make the odd visit to the Sloop Inn at St. Ives
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I thought I was quick removing the link, but you must have been sitting on the thread. Is there a way to copy and paste threads as links into replies?
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Is there a way to copy and paste threads as links into replies?
If you have a thread open then just copy and paste from the address bar. If you've not opened the link then right click on the TITLE of the thread and "Copy Link Location" (note this is in Firefox, IE/Chrome etc may use slightly different names) - then paste in your reply. I suspect this is what you did but you right clicked on the "thread starter" rather than the title.
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