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Old 07-07-2011, 09:41 AM
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I need to get in one for my boat. Whats a good Vhf radio to buy for the boat. Handle held r mounted. Also is there a combo vhf/ cd ipod etc. Thanks

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Old 07-07-2011, 09:43 AM
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After watching that video of the boat capsizing the other day, I'd say handheld! I'd wanna make sure that I could keep in contact if that kind of disaster struck!
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:52 AM
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After watching that video of the boat capsizing the other day, I'd say handheld! I'd wanna make sure that I could keep in contact if that kind of disaster struck!
I agree with you Corey, my only question would be do the hand helds have the some power (reach) as the mounted ones.

I don't know but wouldn't think so.
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:50 AM
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I have both... Mainly cause my new boat came with one installed but the reception is only as good as your antenna is tall. The handheld is just a backup incase I would ever lose power
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:02 AM
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After watching that video of the boat capsizing the other day, I'd say handheld! I'd wanna make sure that I could keep in contact if that kind of disaster struck!
U have a point there. That video was scary.

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Old 07-07-2011, 10:16 AM
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after watching the video, i'm looking for a hand held myself??
any ideas on a good handheld???
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:24 AM
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Pm Dink. Don't know what brand it is but, his worked pretty well and we were way out there.
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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Pm Dink. Don't know what brand it is but, his worked pretty well and we were way out there.
Is there a story in there Corey? LOL
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:32 AM
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I have both hand held range is not as good I have it as a back up in a ditch bag
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:43 AM
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I agree with you Corey, my only question would be do the hand helds have the some power (reach) as the mounted ones.

I don't know but wouldn't think so.
The reception is " line of sight" so in the gulf you will get better reception with a handheld than in the marsh. But you with get better reception with a mounted antenna.
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Old 07-07-2011, 11:35 AM
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Coast guard has towers that will pick you up.....they have the whole gulf covered, antennas everywhere. That's why you can always hear them, but not the person they're talking to...........you say mayday, they got ya.....
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Old 07-07-2011, 11:56 AM
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Years ago(prior to handheld cells), I bought a Standard Horizon handheld because of hunting Laccasine. Still have it but it needs a battery. Anyone that wants to track down a battery is welcome to it, no charge. I believe SouthShore could probably find a battery for it.
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Old 07-07-2011, 11:58 AM
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Years ago(prior to handheld cells), I bought a Standard Horizon handheld because of hunting Laccasine. Still have it but it needs a battery. Anyone that wants to track down a battery is welcome to it, no charge. I believe SouthShore could probably find a battery for it.
I'll take it dude.
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:08 PM
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I'll take it dude.
Since it is you I'll have to get atleast a couple sticks of oak.
Will throw it in the backseat with the rest of my crap so let me know when you want to come by house or office.
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:12 PM
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Since it is you I'll have to get atleast a couple sticks of oak.
Will throw it in the backseat with the rest of my crap so let me know when you want to come by house or office.
Will do, and I'll throw a few sticks in the back of the Burban for you.
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Dink, what kind do you have??
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If you guys like maybe we can get a group buy together? That way I can discount them down if we get enough. I will look into it this afternoon. I do this on a couple websites for members.
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sounds good to me southshore!
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Barrett, I would be interested in a hand held.

Whats the chances of getting a bulk buy in HIT life vests?
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I don't rmember which one I got......I got it at west marine ....its rechargeable and also has a rack that takes AA'S incase the battery dies.......just pull out the rechargeable and put in the AA's
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