Hand held Marine VHF Transceivers

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:31 pm

Hand held VHF Transceiver

Who's the best n cheapest?

Uniden any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0128737393

I want to attach it to my inflatable lifevest for when I am out and about on my own.

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:16 pm

uniden are alright theres probaly a better option on the market tho

it says it only splash proof tho so dont no how well it would go in the boat

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:55 am

I saw one advertised in a fishing mag the other day that says it floats. I don't remember brand name. I will have a look at see if I can find it again.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:02 am

Icom IC-M33. I don't know if it is any good but being 5w it is as powerful as any you can buy. http://www.icom.net.au

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:26 am

Icom - I can't imagine it being affordable :P

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:15 am

One of these looks the goods
http://www.benelec.com.au/standard%20ho ... HX270S.pdf
$299 on Oztion
or
http://www.benelec.com.au/standard%20ho ... HX370S.pdf
$259 on Oztion

3 year no questions asked replacement warranty too!

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:13 pm

bugger that

you know I LOVE icom gear

Icom IC-M32 Waterproof Radio
Waterproof! Submersible to 1 metre for 30 minutes. Includes Ni-Cd Battery Pack & Desktop charger. Simple 9 button keypad. Dual/Tri watch functions. Instant Ch 16 access. Powerful 5 watt output. Weather alert function. Squelch & volume indicator.

• Rugged Waterproof Protection. Equivalent to JIS Grade 7 (1m depth for 30 Minutes
• Easy-to-see LCD with Backlighting
• Simple to Use Backlit 9 Button Keypad
• Ni-Cd Battery Pack & Desktop Charger Included
• Powerful 5W Output Power
• Weather Alert Function
• Convenient Tag Scanning
• Dual / Tri-watch Functions
• 4-Step Battery Life Indicator & 2-Step Power Saver
• Squelch & Volume Level Indicator
• Instant Access to Ch 16

Frequency Range: Tx 156.025-157.425 MHz; Rx 156.050-163.275 MHz
Usable channels: AUS, USA, CAN, INT, WX channels

Normal Price: $355.00
Special Price: $299.00 (Including GST)

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/default.a ... ine+Radios

Last Icom radio i bought from Prestige I ordered online at 3pm on a tuesday, and had teh package on my desk at 11am the next morning. All the way from Perth! Highly recommended...

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:20 pm

the jaycar one i mentioned:

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.as ... &SUBCATID=

I can get you one of these for around $150 delivered to your door. they obviously wont be of the same calibre as teh icom but its something to compare against.

if you want something to keep on your person for emergencies, i reckon its got to be waterproof. Icom is the way to go