Looking for recommendations on a handheld gps/radio
- Thread starter Rain City
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Gong Show
Well-Known Member
I have an Icom hand held that has DSC and allowed me to program in a personal MMSI number.
I do not see that one is still available.
The battery life is beyond outstanding.
I bought it 7 years ago and it is still awesome.
The DSC function really gives me peace of mind.
I do not see that one is still available.
The battery life is beyond outstanding.
I bought it 7 years ago and it is still awesome.
The DSC function really gives me peace of mind.
Rain City
Crew Member
Sounds cool, but I have zero knowledge of what's what with these things.
Standard Horizon has the HX850S, which floats, GPS, good battery life and DSC. Mines still solid after probably 6 years. You really need the GPS and DCS built in when you're floating around, as CG can then locate you. Hippa has one so you could ask him
Besides, its always a good idea to carry a charged up hand-held in addition to a built-in VHS, because if your batteries are swamped, your onboard radio is dead. That and a wetsuit, or survival suit, in case you're forced to go for a swim.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
I have the standard horizon HX870. It has lot of features for small radio, and range is good. It floats has DSC distress,GPS/Compass, and Strobe light etc. Battery life is excellent.
The new one is the HX890.
The new one is the HX890.
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