Marine radios

[Sam B.]

I no the 25 watt radios with 8 foot antenna are the best BUT, I would like to no who is useing the hand held models and what are your thoughts about there performance, Are they a waste of money.

[Ram Man]

Usually YES.(end of quote)
Why are you asking though? Do you have a marine radio on board now or you thinking of getting one?

Go with the "regular" marine radio if ya can.

[Fishnwiz]

I have an excellent used Apelco marine radio for sale (Not handheld)...95$ + shipping. If interested contact me! Wiz

[Airwave(OH)]

To answer your Question. The hand helds work good but they do not have the range. Most of us that have them use them for back-up or for close quarters situations. in the marinas or nearby..At a weigh-in to keep in contact with boats coming in things like that.

[Sam B.]

Thinking of buying a radio but didn't really want to mount one in the boat because I wouldn't need it very often.
I have friends that have them and they want to talk when we take trips like lake erie.
I fish the Mississippi River System most of the time, So didn't feel I needed one.
Thanks for your post and good fishing. Sam

[Robertp]

I agree with most of the posts here. I have a handheld and, except for backup, it's pretty useless, especially in the big ditches like Erie.
I really don't think you will be happy. Find as inconspicous place as you can and put in a fixed mount and an 8' antenna. You can disconnect and remove when not in use and it should be an advantage on resale.

[Ed Frommung]

Whiz,

What is you email address? I would be interested in your radio. Contact me at edwinjfrommung@cs.com

[Don..SD]

If you ever have an emergency you will won't have to think twice about the cost. The water is not to be taken lightly.

[TBO/MN]

I have a handheld for back up in the summer in the boat. I am glad I have it, because in the winter time on the snowmobile when ice fishing it works great to keep in touch with my fishing partner. I fish the LOTW a lot and I can keep in touch with the track-vans as well, in the winter. Great to have for winter.

The Big One

[Time to Move]

There are some pretty small units out there for about $150. Standard Eclipse, ICOM, etc.

[Fishnwiz]

To all persons who were interested in my Apelco radio....Thanks for the interest, but, the radio is sold!! Fishnwiz