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• Need a new Handheld VHF, is there one out there that ...
  • yes
    • The the Standard Horizon 851 is a nice radio
      • Our Icom handhelds have always been dark grey or black?
        • Talking about colors,,, Why do they make 'Black' flashlights?
          • law enforcement
          • Camouflage?
      • Begs the question: With hand-helds equipped with DSC - what about the "one MMSI per boat" requirement?
  • I think the two most important features are
    • battery life
      • The bulk of the use is not while you're dunked in the water.
        • that's why ...
          • Absolutely! a must have is a battery tray.
  • An important note.....
    • Doesn't that say (in esscences) -- IF you have a DSC unit, it has to be compliant with the (higher) ITU standard?
      • All previous versions comply....
      • Full notice here.....
        • A number of quality units (including Icom, Standard, etc.) have been complying with ITU Class D for years
  • thanks everyone ...
    • Good choice, here's something you should try