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txscrambler Horse Mullet
Joined: 12 May 2012 Posts: 144
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:37 pm Post subject: Handheld Marine Radios |
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| I searched this question and skipjack asked a similar question but it was five years ago so I thought I would ask again. Anyone have any experience with waterproof handheld radios for kayak to kayak use? I also want to have one to communicate with folks back on the shore when I am paddling baits. I was looking at cobra and ICOM earlier. Any input is appreciated guys. Thanks. |
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duweezy Finger Mullet

Joined: 14 Oct 2011 Posts: 21 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Standard horizon 300hx. Compact and floats. I use it to go BTB _________________ I like turtles... |
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ceejkay Flour Bluffian in training

Joined: 22 Feb 2012 Posts: 476 Location: Flour Bluff
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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i have an icom. forgot where i got it from its been a few years. i keep mine in my tackle bag (along with some flares) that way no matter whose boat im on i have a spare radio. i used it when i btb with the inflatable and it worked pretty good. _________________ If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am. |
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67 Shellback Pony Mullet

Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 95
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I have used an icom m34 for several years and have had good luck with it. Floats, water proof, high/low power, and has good clarity and range with 5 watt transmitter. All vhf radios are line of sight. The higher the antenna the better the range. 1 year warranty and the battery charge holds for a long time. I also use a 25 watt ICOM with 8' antenna on my boat. |
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