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Wilbur Hubbard[_2_] Wilbur Hubbard[_2_] is offline
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Default VHF handheld considerations


"Bob" wrote in message
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On Dec 5, 1:33 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
I'm thinking about Christmas :-) and am contemplating a new handheld. I've
owned Standard Horizon radios, currently the HZ350S and a smaller one,
both
of which have impressive range and battery life. I'm thinking about the
GPS/DSC enabled SH 850S. Someone have experience with it or can recommend
another, similarly featured VHF?

--
"j" ganz




| Get the one that FLOATS and is water proof to at least 20'
| Tie it to your Mustang Suit (Type V PFD)
| Icom has some good ones.
| Bob


Are you implying he's likely to sink or perhaps go by the boards?

Good thinking, Bob. Very insightful.


Wilbur Hubbard