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« on: July 19, 2022, 06:50:49 AM »
 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

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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2022, 09:11:42 AM »
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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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2022, 11:17:14 AM »
With that said, you made the right call. You'll be offshore in no time!
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2022, 04:40:58 PM »
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!!!

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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2022, 04:52:26 PM »
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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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2022, 08:01:57 PM »
 Making progress  8)



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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2022, 08:20:21 PM »
Channel 72 is the sh!t show channel. Great equipment Tim!
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