Nice gift... limited use considering your sailing ventures though!

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| Got one of these as a gift yesterday as my birthday is coming soon. I can
| always exchange it, but a few people told me they are very rugged compared
to
| others. It sure seems rugged and heavy compared to the older Icom I had.
It
| says it can be dropped onto a hard surface without damage and complies
with
| GMDSS rules.
| No weather band on this odd unit.
|
| Anyone know anything about these...looks like this...
|
| http://www.starmarinedepot.com/smd/i...rad/sm1107.jpg
|
| RB