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RestlessL
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Reged: 06/04/2007
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Re: Handheld VHF

14/05/2008 08:41

I have both an Entel and an ICOM M31. I would recommend the Entel, but not the ICOM.

The ICOM suffers from battery drain when switched off (an I keep it in the Grab Bag, so this is a problem for me).

The Entel on the other hand does all I want it to do, but will not take AA cells.

Before you buy, decide if you want rotary controls or push-buttons. Personally I find rotary volume and squelch far easier to use.

Also consider your charging options as this will be your main set - for the Entel I have a 12V charger on board (came with the set) along with a spare battery, and a mains charger at home. However, the cost of these adds to the price, and may need.

For increased range, I have a lead to connect the Entel to the mast-head aerial.

John

Edited by RestlessL (14/05/2008 08:47)

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Handheld VHF	gdallas	14/05/2008 05:48
Re: Handheld VHF	pvb	15/05/2008 21:18
Re: Handheld VHF	RECUSANT2	15/05/2008 22:17
Re: Handheld VHF	gdallas	27/05/2008 00:16
Re: Handheld VHF	Spyro	14/05/2008 10:26
Re: Handheld VHF	Romeo_Whisky	14/05/2008 14:48
Re: Handheld VHF	Skysail	14/05/2008 09:39
Re: Handheld VHF	oilyrag	14/05/2008 08:30
Re: Handheld VHF	RestlessL	14/05/2008 08:41
Re: Handheld VHF	Sailfree	14/05/2008 17:38
Re: Handheld VHF	jokaboat	14/05/2008 08:32
Re: Handheld VHF	joha	14/05/2008 18:58
Re: Handheld VHF	fry	14/05/2008 21:04
Re: Handheld VHF	Artemis_C2121	14/05/2008 07:20
Re: Handheld VHF	Ceejay	14/05/2008 08:17
Re: Handheld VHF	Smth448	14/05/2008 11:35
Re: Handheld VHF	wongaero	14/05/2008 12:19
Re: Handheld VHF	john_morris_uk	14/05/2008 07:03

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