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Old 15 June 2005, 14:19   #1
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worth it or not?
I've been offered a Icom IC-M503 for £80, fully working except the buttons on the handheld microphone dont work - but do on the unit itself, it also doesnt have the bracket so i'd have to buy or mount flush in the console - any opinions on these units?
should I go for it - I have no VHF at present
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Old 15 June 2005, 15:00   #2
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I have a bracket for a M601 that you can have if it will fit.
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Old 15 June 2005, 15:12   #3
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I. dont think Icoms are reliable
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I do think Icoms are reliable.
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I do think Icoms are reliable.
I agree, pleased with my M601 and M1v handheld.
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Old 15 June 2005, 15:24   #6
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thanks guys, apparently the transmit button works fine. It's the channel change button which doesn't work. You have to change channel with the unit knob. The unit was sent back to Icom who fitted a brand new mike, charged £100. and it still came back faulty. -

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should I go for it
I know the seller. He's a bit dodgy.

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Old 15 June 2005, 22:36   #9
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I. dont think Icoms are reliable
I agree!
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Mr wave r u answering your own posts

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