Kaz....

[fiskyknut]

Hey Kaz, there is a post on the Ice fishing forum.... "marine radios", where a fellow is asking about these. I posted a question directed at you on this thread regarding handhelds as I'm gonna get another of these before winter. When you have some time could you take a peek at that there thread? I'd appreciate you well grounded and most informed opinion on this, ie. which one would you buy if you wanted one this year!<P>Thanks....Fisky

[Kaz]

Fiskynut: I just got back, I saw your question and posted a reply. Hey you have to stop by when the ice is ready....Kaz

[fiskyknut]

Saw it Kaz, thanks, I'll take your good advice and pick out one of the brands you mentioned. I'll definitly drop in once or twice sometime this winter.<P>Thanks again....fiskyknut

[fiskyknut]

Hi Kaz, can I pick your brain once more? Narrowing my choices within the brands you reccomend. Figure I'm going to go with either an ICOM IC-M1V, or a IC-M88. If you have time sometime could you take a look at their website and let me know which may be better and why? Both seem comparable and the M88 has a fifty dollar rebate so the price difference would be a nonfactor. What is an SMA connector?<P>Only current model by Standard with Lithium battery pack is the HX470S. This model Transcieves both VHF and FRS, as well as recieving FM, AM, and aviation AM. WOW thats alot of gizmos! No scanning feature though?<P>Thanks for the advice and your time.<P>Fisky

[Kaz]

Fisky: I looked at the Spec's on the Icom IC-M1V, and it has all of the features I would recommend. I like the Lithium battery and three power outputs saves the battery too. I'd go for it!! The SMA antenna conector is a standard one, use for an externel antenna, should you wish to use it on your boat. Then I'd get the speaker mic too. That makes it like a regular boat install.. Later on you may want to get a cigarette power cable. This ones got all of the hook-ups for anything you may want to add. I'm not sure where the best place is to get one, but try Reeds in Walker, they are usually very competitive in their pricing....Kaz<p>[This message has been edited by Kaz (edited 11-11-2003).]

[fiskyknut]

Cool, that's what I was hoping you'd say! For all those reasons as well. I have a M-45 fixed mount now thats been 100% trouble free. Wondering about that SMA title, because PL259 was sticking in my head but that was connector for my Galaxy fixed antenna if I remember right! This one will make a good backup in a boat, come in handy on the ice, and all the accesories that are availiable make it more appealing to me for all the reasons you mention.<P>Thanks Kaz

[Kaz]

Fisky: One more point, you can get an adapter for the SMA to PL259, no problem if you want to attach it to another antenna... Let me know where and how much, when you get it.... Kaz<P>------------------<BR>KAZ