Shopping for New VHF

Seevee, I have used several brands over the years, both hand held and dash units and I must say my favorite brand is Standard Horizon. I recently had to return one to them because my grandson fiddled with the contrast and I couldn't see the screen. Long story short, they fixed it and returned it to me at no charge. That kind of exemplary customer service makes me a customer for life.

 

Seevee, you can find them for all prices. If I were a FL boater, and depending on how far off shore, I would probably want AIS, GPS, and probably NMEA2000 connectivity just-in-case. Standard Horizon, Simard RS35, etc. There are a ton of them out there. ; )

Hope this helps.

Mike

 

Agree on the Standard Horizon for the money Garmin makes a couple nice units depending on how much you want to spend. Just about all new vhf's are DSC Class D, most are NEMA 2000 compatable.
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i just bought a standard horizon GX1700. it has the DSC and GPS built in. i paid about $200 brand new and i got a $40 mail in rebate with it

 

I upgraded to an ICOM M324G last year which works great so far. Has GPS, DSC, noise cancelling.

 

I installed a Standard Horizon GX-2150. It is a great radio. I highly recommend

Pete

 

Icom has won Best VHF radio NMEA award 2014/2015 model M506

 

I replaced my radio last season with an icom m324. Great features great radio so far.

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Seevee,
i am in the same position, my Raymarine 215vhf which came with the boat a 2004 34 Sundancer the mic and cord are gone, i am looking at replacing the whole unit as it is over 14 years old. How do you like the Ray 60 so far. love the idea that it fits in the same spot as i don't want to cut into my dash. thank you

 

Had a Standard Horizon GX1700 in my last boat, and plan on installing one in this boat, I loved it.

 

Just had installed a S/H 2200w. Complete install as the old N/S 100 VHF had mic controls and the unit mounted up under the dash.
No comment on usability, but it sure looks purty sitting there in the dash.

 

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on SH HX 870 this season as a back up to the Ray 240 and for use on the dinghy. They've got a $40 rebate on them.

 

This is what I just installed. Good way to get AIS data to the new screens.

http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&DivisionID=3&ProdCatID=83&ProdID=1769

 

Yep same here, in white. I got a re-assured feeling when the Electronics Installer Company OWNER said he had the exact same unit in his boat!

 

Just installed the same gx2200 in mine as well. I really wanted the 6500 but sh couldn't give me an accurate eta


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I need a new VHF too...

I like the one that bracketracer posted! Thanks! Probably too rich for my blood though. I was thinking about getting a Uniden or a West Marine...

 

I have had one of these for about a year. I am very satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend it.