Advice on Marine Radio needed

[Ariel]

Hi Folks,
Having drowned our current marine VHF we're looking to buy a new one to mount on a RIB console (open to spray and the odd wave...) Any recommendations on suitable radios (or ones to avoid) much appreciated.
Thanks in advance for all advice.
Ariel

[rads]

Icom.

We bought ours when DSC was in its infancy, so ended up with a separate DSC unit and VHF, but I think now I would buy IC-M421.

They are at the upper end of the price scale, but in the rare occasion you really NEED a radio, the extra few quid will seem like money well spent.

<Grandma's egg mode>
However, do keep an eye on the state of the aerial connections. Our boat was originally supplied without the plug at the aerial connection soldered, which quickly corroded and rendered the radio useless.

Now we borrow a SWR meter at the start of each season and check the aerials are still good, and cut away and reterminate any of the co-ax which has become corroded.

</G E>

HTH

David

[resting rifleman]

welcome to yd ariel,
I have found icom sets to be very reliable! you should be able to find a suitable set.
have a look at: www.greenham-regis.com
or ring chris ellery on 01202 676363 (poole) he was very helpful to me.

[Gerry H]

Get a copy of Practical Boat Owner, or try there web site.They just done a test and review on a load of radios.
www.pbo.co.uk

Gerry H