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- Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:24 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
- Replies: 9
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Re: Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
WOW!. Ok. I have a lot to learn. Even more than I thought. I was not aware of all those capabilities regarding the GPS. I especially like the power saving option for the Intermittent GPS fix. And now reading the manual, I see there is a capability to keep track of other DSC units and even plot a pos...
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:42 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15301
Re: Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
Please give some explicit costs for portable radios with and without DSC. Here are some hand held VHF radios to provide an idea of pricing. The only one in a close price range with GPS/DSC is the standard Horizon HX870 and there is a rebate now closing the gap and making it an easier decision with ...
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: VHF MARINE RADIO
- Topic: Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15301
Is DSC worthwhile for handheld VHF given limitations
I may purchase two hand held VHF Marine Radios for use communicating between our kayaks, between nearby boats, and with Coast Guard in an emergency. Is it worthwhile to spend the extra money for a DSC capable handheld radio given the limited distance the signal will travel due to the low transmissio...