Simrad HT50
 

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

Simrad HT50
 

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

Simrad HT50
 

No WX ??? That seems rather silly - half the use my handheld gets is WX.



"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

Simrad HT50
 

No WX ??? That seems rather silly - half the use my handheld gets is WX

My fixed mount VHF has WX and I have a nice weather radio at home. In addition
to that the Subaru Outback has the cold-weather package which includes
integrated weather radio. I think I'm covered on the WX front! Still, an odd
omission. I asked a friend about the Simrad and he says it's main selling point
is that it's metal and very tough. Says it can be dropped and submerged, where
other radios really can't, dispite the JS7 ratings. Anyhow...it's a gift from a
friend who used to pilot a tugboat, so I'm sure he knows radios. Think I'll
hold onto it.

RB

Simrad HT50
 

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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... I have a nice weather radio at home. In addition
to that the Subaru Outback has the cold-weather package which includes
integrated weather radio.

Spoken like the true sailor you are. Do you take the Subaru with you?

The reason my handheld gets WX use is because if I get up early I don't want to wake
others onboard by running the radio. I'll often go to the stern with the handheld. Also,
there are times I want to get WX but maintain radio watch on 16.

Simrad HT50
 

The reason my handheld gets WX use is because if I get up early I don't want to
wake
others onboard by running the radio.

I know have a Ram Mike, so this is also not a problem. I also have an Ohio
Scientific that can fit in my shirt pocket.
Here's the really odd thing....The Simrad manual says the radio has WX 1-10
recieve only. Nowhere in the manual does it show how to access them and I've
tried every key combo..or I think I have! Must be something scary obvious.

RB

Simrad HT50
 

I quess you tried holding the volume key down while turning on the unit Eh?

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| The reason my handheld gets WX use is because if I get up early I don't
want to
| wake
| others onboard by running the radio.
|
| I know have a Ram Mike, so this is also not a problem. I also have an Ohio
| Scientific that can fit in my shirt pocket.
| Here's the really odd thing....The Simrad manual says the radio has WX
1-10
| recieve only. Nowhere in the manual does it show how to access them and
I've
| tried every key combo..or I think I have! Must be something scary obvious.
|
| RB

Simrad HT50
 

I quess you tried holding the volume key down while turning on the unit Eh?

Yep. It switches it from USA to INT channel sets, but no WX. Other ideas?

RB

Simrad HT50
 

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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No weather band on this odd unit.

Don't worry! You only need the weather info if you are planning to untie
the docklines.



It's a very rugged unit - and it might even survive an accidental "seating"
by your good self.



Regards


Donal
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Simrad HT50
 

The CB in my truck has WX, but what's that got to do with sailing?

Scotty, handheld is on Christmas list

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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... I have a nice weather radio at home. In addition
to that the Subaru Outback has the cold-weather package which includes
integrated weather radio.

Spoken like the true sailor you are. Do you take the Subaru with you?

The reason my handheld gets WX use is because if I get up early I don't
want to wake
others onboard by running the radio. I'll often go to the stern with the
handheld. Also,
there are times I want to get WX but maintain radio watch on 16.

Simrad HT50
 

Just Pray you don't get a friggin Simrad HT50 like Bob!

You gotta really dislike someone to give them such a useless gift!

They may of well as bought Bob a set of X-Country Skis!!

CM



"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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| The CB in my truck has WX, but what's that got to do with sailing?
|
| Scotty, handheld is on Christmas list
|
| "Jeff Morris" wrote in message
| ...
| "Bobsprit" wrote in message
| ...
| ... I have a nice weather radio at home. In addition
| to that the Subaru Outback has the cold-weather package which includes
| integrated weather radio.
|
| Spoken like the true sailor you are. Do you take the Subaru with you?
|
| The reason my handheld gets WX use is because if I get up early I don't
| want to wake
| others onboard by running the radio. I'll often go to the stern with
the
| handheld. Also,
| there are times I want to get WX but maintain radio watch on 16.
|
|
|
|

Simrad HT50
 

I'm betting Scotty will get a Uniden or a low end Icom at best.
What am I saying? He'll get a Hummingbird!

RB

Simrad HT50
 

I bet all of them get WX though!!!!

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| I'm betting Scotty will get a Uniden or a low end Icom at best.
| What am I saying? He'll get a Hummingbird!
|
| RB

Simrad HT50
 

the idiot can't 'find' WX ?

he he he ha ha ho

"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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I bet all of them get WX though!!!!

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| I'm betting Scotty will get a Uniden or a low end Icom at best.
| What am I saying? He'll get a Hummingbird!
|
| RB

Simrad HT50
 

I bet all of them get WX though!!!!


Sniffle...that's hitting below the belt!
I also have an Icom M1 with a dead battery I refuse to replace!
The Simrad can be dropped onto concrete and survive, which is where I'll use it
most!
I also have an Icom M1 with a dead battery I refuse to replace!

There! Beat you to the joke!

RB

Simrad HT50
 

http://www.rigpix.com/protrx/simrad_ht50.htm

and the Simrad also came with a serious charger mount wired for DC or AC,
unlike my crappy Icom!
It's quite heavy for a small radio with all of it's metal. Hope I don't get hit
by lightening!
tested it on the Whitestone Bridge yesterday and got Execution Rock very
clearly. The Icom does as well, but the battery life was poor.
Also in the Simrad box, the #1200 battery, which I'm sure was a mistake. It was
loose, wrapped in plastic and not listed in the package contents. I'll use the
#700 battery 1st.

RB

Simrad HT50
 

Wow, so you're saying that your new radio can receive from 6 miles away when its up 140
feet? That's impressive!

I guess that wasn't the weather channel.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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http://www.rigpix.com/protrx/simrad_ht50.htm

and the Simrad also came with a serious charger mount wired for DC or AC,
unlike my crappy Icom!
It's quite heavy for a small radio with all of it's metal. Hope I don't get hit
by lightening!
tested it on the Whitestone Bridge yesterday and got Execution Rock very
clearly. The Icom does as well, but the battery life was poor.
Also in the Simrad box, the #1200 battery, which I'm sure was a mistake. It was
loose, wrapped in plastic and not listed in the package contents. I'll use the
#700 battery 1st.

RB

Simrad HT50
 

Wow, so you're saying that your new radio can receive from 6 miles away when
its up 140
feet? That's impressive!

From the inside of a Mercedes 500 doing 80, yep!

RB

Simrad HT50
 

Oh yes, I forgot, you can outrun the radio waves in a Mercedes.

Receiving in a car shouldn't be a problem unless you're locked in the trunk. I often use
my old Apelco (the one resurrected from the dead after being submerged for a hour or so,
and has a home made battery pack) in the car because my route to the marina varies if the
harbor is shut down during an LNG delivery. Not only is there a "moving safety zone"
around the tanker, but the Tobin Bridge is closed and cleared, with snipers positioned.

BTW, my primary handheld is a Standard HX460. I don't know how it compares to the Simrad,
but it is metal, seems rather tough, its submersible, comes with 1100 mAh battery plus
AC/DC chargers, and it has WX band.



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Wow, so you're saying that your new radio can receive from 6 miles away when
its up 140
feet? That's impressive!

From the inside of a Mercedes 500 doing 80, yep!

RB

Simrad HT50
 

BTW, my primary handheld is a Standard HX460. I don't know how it compares to
the Simrad,
but it is metal, seems rather tough, its submersible, comes with 1100 mAh
battery plus
AC/DC chargers, and it has WX band.

I'm familiar with it. Very tough radio.

RB