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05-05-2004, 06:47 PM
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Michiganiac
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Marine Radio
I am looking at marine radios and I don't need anything immediately, I plan to shop around quite a while since the one I have works, but the problem is that it does not transmit over two miles, and yes I have gone over all of my antenna and mic connections. Its just an old unit that has seen its better days. I would like to find something that is not portable and it doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles. I am hoping for any recommendations on units to look at.
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05-05-2004, 07:08 PM
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How high is your antenna? The higher the antenna the more range you can get. I have an 8ft Shakespear and can well reach 5+ miles.
I have had good experience's with uniden. They make a wide range of models that fit most budgets. 
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05-05-2004, 07:19 PM
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Michiganiac
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Thanks for the reply
Got the same antenna as you, I even put this radio in my dads boat last year and it worked the same, so I know its not the antenna.
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05-05-2004, 09:34 PM
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bass pro has a solara w/ choice of antenna for $130 shipped to the door.
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05-05-2004, 09:58 PM
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Ken,
I went with a Ray 45 to save space on my lil boat, and it's waterproof. Price is right too. No performance complaints with an 8' Shakespeare 5206-c (chepo 8' 6dB)
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...=64&storeNum=3
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05-05-2004, 10:06 PM
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I should add that there are a lot of very happy Icom users out there, but the Ray 45 was just the right size to mount where I wanted it.
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05-08-2004, 06:26 PM
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I've got this one. It hooks into my LCX 19C and will transmit my GPS position if I press the distress button.
http://www.franksgreatoutdoors.com/item.asp?id=88579
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05-11-2004, 09:25 AM
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Michiganiac
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Thanks for the info guys, I will be on the search shortly.
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05-31-2004, 11:37 PM
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I too was searching for a new fixed mount VHF, I got a Uniden Polaris based on discussion w/my friends who fish the big water already. I also went with the Shakepeare Galaxy 5226 FLT Eliminator Antenna.
I located the Uniden for $136.99 @ www.Anchorexpress.com
cheapest price I had found in about 3 weeks of searching locally and via the net for a brand new one.
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