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mbking1 posted 04-21-2005 07:45 AM ET (US)
I know this has been covered in the past. How about an updated list of the best handheld vhf's? Thanks
jimh posted 04-21-2005 09:22 AM ET (US)
How about it? Just gin up a list and let 'er rip.
bsmotril posted 04-21-2005 11:41 AM ET (US)
I like the Standard Horizons HX470 series. It has a metal alloy case the size of a pack of cigarettes, is submersible, has an LED safety strobe light, and the charger cradle can be interfaced to a GPS for emergency transmission of your position. The original in addition to VHF, also receives and scans Airband, FM, and AM bands. Plus, it has transmit and receive on MURS and FRS in addition to VHF, so you can legally use it for land comms too. Later versions no longer have MURs. This radio is based on a very popular Amateur Radio handheld tranceiver and has a proven history of reliability and toughness. BillS
Chuck Tribolet posted 04-21-2005 11:52 AM ET (US)
The "later version" is the HX471. It can receive MURS but
not transmit.

Chuck
half shell posted 04-25-2005 05:09 PM ET (US)
the 460 has served me well the last three seasons.
Did they discontinue the 470?
Regards Bob
sail16 posted 04-26-2005 09:21 AM ET (US)
Yes, it was discontinued. Something about some sort of conflict with the FCC re. MURS tx. The new model is identical except it is receive only on MURS.

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Author	Topic: updated handheld vhf best choice
mbking1	posted 04-21-2005 07:45 AM ET (US) I know this has been covered in the past. How about an updated list of the best handheld vhf's? Thanks
jimh	posted 04-21-2005 09:22 AM ET (US) How about it? Just gin up a list and let 'er rip.
bsmotril	posted 04-21-2005 11:41 AM ET (US) I like the Standard Horizons HX470 series. It has a metal alloy case the size of a pack of cigarettes, is submersible, has an LED safety strobe light, and the charger cradle can be interfaced to a GPS for emergency transmission of your position. The original in addition to VHF, also receives and scans Airband, FM, and AM bands. Plus, it has transmit and receive on MURS and FRS in addition to VHF, so you can legally use it for land comms too. Later versions no longer have MURs. This radio is based on a very popular Amateur Radio handheld tranceiver and has a proven history of reliability and toughness. BillS
Chuck Tribolet	posted 04-21-2005 11:52 AM ET (US) The "later version" is the HX471. It can receive MURS but not transmit. Chuck
half shell	posted 04-25-2005 05:09 PM ET (US) the 460 has served me well the last three seasons. Did they discontinue the 470? Regards Bob
sail16	posted 04-26-2005 09:21 AM ET (US) Yes, it was discontinued. Something about some sort of conflict with the FCC re. MURS tx. The new model is identical except it is receive only on MURS.