handheld vhf

[gradywhite273]

Looking to replace my old handheld, any suggestions, what is everybody using, etc.


Thanks
Tim

[Glenn W]

I've been happy with my cheap Icom. 3 years old now and holds a charge with decent transmitt and receive. I need to get an adaptor to hook into my boat antenna though.

[gradywhite273]

do you know which model it is ?

tim

[Finesse]

Icom M 72

Just came out a year ago ... I believe typically sell for around $195
Its suppose to have the longest lasting battery out there. I think I was told that rescue swimmers use the older version of this radio

the adapter for the m72 ... ***I THINK*** ....***I THINK*** .... SMA male to SO-239 which will allow you to hook into your boats VHF antenna. BUT Call Icom to confirm that ...

www.pl-259.com sells them cheap ...like $5 you can even get the adapter with a 2' piece of cable to give it some flexibility

[Loose Crew]

Standard Horizon has some nice units now. The HX270 is great for the money and the HX500 and 600 have some nice high end features. I would do that or ICOM. The other brands don't hold a candle in my opinion.

[mrfishy]

ICOM is by far the best for the money

[GALAZIO]

I'm sure there are some better ones...but the Uniden Voyager (it is a very small, compact unit) has been fantastic.