Wanted VHF Holster

tim griffin · 04 April 2008, 09:05

Hi all
anyone know where I can get a handheld VHF Holster that goes across your chest have seen one need it for in the water work have seen one but can't remember where .
Cheers Tim

Channel Ribs · 04 April 2008, 10:33

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Hi all
anyone know where I can get a handheld VHF Holster that goes across your chest have seen one need it for in the water work have seen one but can't remember where .
Cheers Tim

Hi Tim,

We supply these:

http://shop.malthouse-marine.com/ind...=205&parent=48

I can add a floating strap for you if you like?

They are also very easy to attach to lifejackets etc.

tim griffin · 04 April 2008, 10:38

Thanks for that need to go across shoulder so can operate one handed with out the need to take out of holder if you get my drift as will be in the water .
Regards Tim

Channel Ribs · 04 April 2008, 10:53

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Thanks for that need to go across shoulder so can operate one handed with out the need to take out of holder if you get my drift as will be in the water .
Regards Tim

Can do, it would not be a floater though.

tim griffin · 04 April 2008, 10:55

Cool got a picture as will not be wearing pfd or lifejacket but if it can extend to go over pfd even better .
Will buyone any way how much
Cheers Tim

BruceB · 04 April 2008, 10:57

How does the holster attach? sewn loops or press stud loops? Can you also give sizes as it doesn't give any on the site.

Channel Ribs · 04 April 2008, 12:10

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Originally Posted by BruceB

How does the holster attach? sewn loops or press stud loops? Can you also give sizes as it doesn't give any on the site.

I have updated the page with dimensions and added a photo of the shoulder strap, which forms a complete loop and the pouch's belt loops then lock into that.

Tim, I think, is after something more like this (but with a smaller pad to take a waterproof packed radio and no metal parts):

SeaSkills · 04 April 2008, 12:33

Looks good. How much is one of those?

Channel Ribs · 04 April 2008, 12:51

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Originally Posted by SeaSkills

Looks good. How much is one of those?

That one is not ideal for the marine environment, so I am going to produce a prototype over the weekend.

The set up in the picture sells for around 40 quid, I am sure that the aquatic version will be less.

As for having a good quality waterproof vhf (like the Horizon HX range) close to hand with a buoyancy aid, I am a big fan of this set up:

tim griffin · 04 April 2008, 17:50

Let me know how it goes as want it for Lifeguard work and also for on the PWC so needs to be adjustable . VHF needs to be in aquapack and need to be able to swim with it.
Cheers Tim

BruceB · 06 April 2008, 10:16

The one pictured is too large for the HX500 I have bought. I did find one the correct size from here-
http://www.polimil.co.uk/acatalog/Vi...der__3_23.html
cheap too!

Channel Ribs · 06 April 2008, 10:56

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Originally Posted by BruceB

The one pictured is too large for the HX500 I have bought. I did find one the correct size from here-
http://www.polimil.co.uk/acatalog/Vi...der__3_23.html
cheap too!

I sell those too, but they are not listed on the marine site as I cannot imagine an HX-500 or any other similar sized VHF fitting in one. Perhaps one of the tiny Cobra models.

I have one of those very pouches and found that even my small Ericsson phone did not really fit. Are you sure you have your sizes right? I have used the one linked in my first post many times with Standard Horizon handhelds and they fit perfectly.

Northern Tim · 06 April 2008, 13:16

Tim,
you need one of these:
http://www.canoesandkayaks.co.uk/pro...o_Case_Aquapac

I've got one and it works well. It's got a 3 way harness so it will go across the body and is fully adjustable. It also comes with a carabiner, so you can unclip it quickly if you need to take it off.

hope that helps,
Tim

Channel Ribs · 06 April 2008, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Northern Tim

I've got one and it works well. It's got a 3 way harness so it will go across the body and is fully adjustable. It also comes with a carabiner, so you can unclip it quickly if you need to take it off.

Hi Tim, does it come with a harness?

Martin

BruceB · 06 April 2008, 16:18

According to the dimensions given and measuring my HX-500 it should fit with the aerial and knob sticking out in the two corners.
The one listed earlier measures at 50mm too high going from the given dimensions.
I'll just have to wait and see what turns up, its hardly going to bankrupt me at a fiver including delivery!
Have you tried an HX-500 in the pouch to see if it fits without moving about?

Channel Ribs · 06 April 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by BruceB

Have you tried an HX-500 in the pouch to see if it fits without moving about?

I must change the dimensions on my site, we spotted thank you - those are maximums and the top strap is adjustable.

An HX-500 fits very nicely indeed.

C2 RIBS · 06 April 2008, 16:31

Tim,
Is this aquapac any use to you. I have one like this I am not using. I just need a harness for a waterproof handheld so this aquapac is not used ,has straps http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/erol.html#596X1137

tim griffin · 06 April 2008, 18:24

Tim and Ian
Yes thats the one Ian if you don,t need it then I will buy it off you .
Thanks everyone
Cheers Tim

BruceB · 06 April 2008, 20:08

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Originally Posted by malthouse

I must change the dimensions on my site, we spotted thank you - those are maximums and the top strap is adjustable.

An HX-500 fits very nicely indeed.

I'll wait to see what turns up then and maybe order one of yours if it doesn't fit. I am sure I can use the other one for something if its too small.

Northern Tim · 07 April 2008, 09:32

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Originally Posted by malthouse

Hi Tim, does it come with a harness?

Martin

Yes - it's the one Ian's going to flog him!