Icom M421?

havener · 22 February 2007, 16:49

Hi,
Anyone know if the Icom M421 can be flush mounted?

Andy Moore · 22 February 2007, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by havener

Hi,
Anyone know if the Icom M421 can be flush mounted?

Mine is set in to console, if that is what you mean by flush mounted.

al40 · 22 February 2007, 21:17

Yes it can - I got a flush mount kit from marinescene (actually I got them to order it as a special and they put it up on their website). Template size in the kit is incorrect but there's a correct one in the 421 manual. Relatively straightforward to fit if you are happy jigsawing a hole in your console.

See http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product...lush-mount-kit

You could probably do it without the kit but kit makes it easier.

Jon Brooks · 23 February 2007, 03:09

Hi there

Yes the IC-M421 can be flushed mounted.
The flush kit is an optional extra of about £21.

Some other radio's have this kit included in the box so no extra cost

Gives you more money for beer!

Cheers

alexm · 23 February 2007, 07:04

Yes the flush mount kit you need is MB-69

havener · 23 February 2007, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

Hi there

Yes the IC-M421 can be flushed mounted.
The flush kit is an optional extra of about £21.

Some other radio's have this kit included in the box so no extra cost

Gives you more money for beer!

Cheers

Nice plug Jon!

Ok then - I'm still thinking about the radio and am a fan of Standard kit - what's your recommended DSC radio for a rib console (i.e. not really bothered about a command mic type feature) ?

Thanks

Simon

havener · 23 February 2007, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Mine is set in to console, if that is what you mean by flush mounted.

Thanks Andy, exactly what I mean. Nice console - standard fit or built to spec?

Jon Brooks · 23 February 2007, 07:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by havener

Nice plug Jon!

Ok then - I'm still thinking about the radio and am a fan of Standard kit - what's your recommended DSC radio for a rib console (i.e. not really bothered about a command mic type feature) ?

Thanks

Simon

Simon,

Since you asked

The direct head to head radio for the M421 is our GX-1500.

About the same size as the M421 but has a much bigger display.
One of the biggest grumbles I used to get about the M421 is the lack or a rotary channel change knobb, the GX-1500 has this and not up and down buttons.
Price is about the same but the GX-1500 does include the flush kit and a front pannel cover like you would get with a Navman.
The unit, like the Icom has three year warranty.

Hope that helps.

havener · 23 February 2007, 13:18

Thanks Jon, any dealers near to Bristol likely to stock?

Otherwise I'm down in Portstmouth in the next couple of weeks and will try down there.

Simon

Jon Brooks · 23 February 2007, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by havener

Thanks Jon, any dealers near to Bristol likely to stock?

Otherwise I'm down in Portstmouth in the next couple of weeks and will try down there.

Simon

MES in Bristol should have.
Could try mail order from any of the normal ones like Yachtbits, JG Tech, Nautiquipe.
If your in Pompey the Marine Super Store

By mentioning these few I favour non just a guide worth a web search

All the best

havener · 23 February 2007, 15:48

Thanks Jon, will probably try Marine Super Store when down there.

Tim M · 23 February 2007, 16:07

In the Marine superstore, the Standard is £169.99, and the Icom is £159.99 (I know because Im about to buy one or the other).

JGTech · 24 February 2007, 20:48

We got some GX1500 £165 inc vat and next day carriage. Order on line now and it will arrive Tuesday. Regards John

JGTech · 24 February 2007, 20:55

Sorry and we have Icom 421 £159 flush mount is £18 all our prices include VAT and courier delivery next day. Order on line ship Monday deliver Tuesday. Regards JG