happypilgrim
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Reged: 20/07/2005
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can anyone recommend a small waterproof vhf, suitable for clipping onto life jacket / trouser pocket that has a good range?
i have fixed station on board but wanted something for tender and occasional mooring uses?
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jezbanks
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Reged: 04/04/2005
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Well, in this months MBM they do a good test of 6 HH Vhf sets.
They rate the Entel HT640 as a best buy because of its light weight and deeper water proof protection
The Standard Horizon HX270E also got a nod on price
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happypilgrim
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we already have one entel 640. very good it is to. but a bit large for pocket etc?
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jezbanks
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Then the Standard Horizon is very good. i have one and it fits in apocket ok, provided you are not wearing tight jeans 
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Bandit
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Reged: 30/06/2004
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Loc: Guernsey
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I sear by ICOM they also do a floating unit now which is important, its no good having a fully waterproof unit if you drop it and it sinks in deep water.
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mikehibb
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Loc: Turkey Azerbaijan and Georgia
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ICOM M33
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benjenbav
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Reged: 12/08/2004
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ICOM M33
I bought this floating unit to replace my ICOM 31, which didn't.
Seems to work well. Haven't tested its buoyancy yet.
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landlockedpirate
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Reged: 28/11/2001
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Loc: North West
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Icom M33 is a great unit, but its a bit big for a pocket. I have just bought the M71, from Marine Megastore (139.99 offer). Great set, 6w peak power and very small.
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Kawasaki
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Reged: 21/06/2004
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Loc: Anglesey Wales
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Yeh, I got a Standard Horizon.
From Malthouse Marine (Forum Bod) ! £85 good kit good value.
Easy to read buttons and Idiot proof.
Well it had to be.
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Plus Don,t do serious, lifes too short.
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happypilgrim
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Reged: 20/07/2005
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Standard Horizon HX270E it is then. can't really see why i would want to pay £140 for icom unit which does nothing more? and Standard Horizon has good warranty backup?
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OceanFroggie
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Reged: 21/08/2006
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Loc: Killaloe Lough Derg
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The Icom IC-M71 is rather good and prices have dropped, or there is their IC-M71 model which is slightly nicer than the M71 But on balance the M71 is probably a VHF
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