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Started by Tim524, July 19, 2022, 06:50:49 AM

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Tim524

 The boat is still in the shop and I have been looking to upgrade from a hand held VHF radio to a fixed mount/flush mount. Lots of options out there but since all my electronics are Garmin, I probably will go with a Garmin radio as well ;) They seem to be back ordered online but the shop has them in stock :o A little bit pricey but I ain't waiting anymore for back order items these days ::) To save another trip to Vista, I will have them install the radio, antenna mount and an 8' antenna while it is already there :) This will add another $1000 to the bill but hopefully I am done hemorrhaging cash so I can finally get this vessel out on the big pond and land a fish other than a Spotted Bay Bass  :-[   Stay tuned, The Cyclops is almost ready :D :D

KogaHead

Your radio is your lifeline in case of emergency, do not get cheap on that piece of gear.

Handhelds tend to get lost or dropped over the side, a good back up, but should not be your primary means of communication.
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Latimeria

For once, I agree with Chris.   ;D

Definitely go to a 25-watt model and only have a handheld for back up.  You'll probably be putting your phone in airplane mode a lot.
You can't catch them from your computer chair.

Latimeria

With that said, you made the right call. You'll be offshore in no time!
You can't catch them from your computer chair.

KogaHead

Quote from: Latimeria on July 19, 2022, 11:14:46 AM
For once, I agree with Chris.   ;D

Definitely go to a 25-watt model and only have a handheld for back up.  You'll probably be putting your phone in airplane mode a lot.

Just f@#king kills you, doesn't it!!!

;D :o 8) ::) :P :) ;) :D
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(Tom & Jeremy Suck!)

Latimeria

Quote from: KogaHead on July 19, 2022, 04:40:58 PM
Quote from: Latimeria on July 19, 2022, 11:14:46 AM
For once, I agree with Chris.   ;D

Definitely go to a 25-watt model and only have a handheld for back up.  You'll probably be putting your phone in airplane mode a lot.

Just f@#king kills you, doesn't it!!!

;D :o 8) ::) :P :) ;) :D

LoL, I'm just training for football season. Got to get my game on point. This is like "spring training" for smack talk.   ;D
You can't catch them from your computer chair.

Tim524

 Making progress  8)



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Latimeria

Channel 72 is the sh!t show channel. Great equipment Tim!
You can't catch them from your computer chair.