View Full Version : Looking for a good deal on Marine Radio!!
I am in the process of buying a marine radio. I'm looking for a model with usable,practicle features and am not into gadgets or stuck on buying any particular brands. Do any of you WC followers know of any good deals available and easily accessable by e-mail or telephone?? Also, do any of you have any experience with the 5' fiberglass Shakespear antenna?? Good or bad is OK. Thanks for any help or suggestions you have. RJ ...
cisco
07-12-2001, 02:12 AM
Very good (even excellent) marine radios are available so inexpensively, I don't know what you mean by "looking for a good deal." It's an important equipment item if you fish big water. Check Ratheon -- fine equipment for under $200.
I've had the 5' Shakespeare you mentioned, and can tell you a 3' stainless whip is actually better. If your boat will accommodate the length, go with Shakespeare's 8' glass antenna. It will receive and transmit with the best of them.
I've found it somewhat peculiar on this site that guys will talk of the Loomis and Orvis rods they "must have," and how $300 is not too much for a good rod (the old "get what you pay for" crap) and many of the same guys ask how to save a few bucks on a marine radio. Buy a good radio and antenna.
What I meant by "Looking for a good deal" was exactly that. I was hoping that one of you considerate WC followers might pass on any good values (sales,closeouts,etc.) that you had ran across. I'm not a Tight A$$ when it comes to spending money on my marine or fishing equipment, just have never been afraid to save a couple of bucks when I could. Thats what makes picking up a new rod or reel possible(have never owned a Loomis or Orvis rod either). I simply try to afford the best I can and save money where I can. thats all.. Thanks for your feed back on the radio and antenna. Good luck fishin, RJ.....
FISHINGEYES
07-12-2001, 05:28 AM
CHECK OUT CABELAS WEBSITE. THEY HAVE A RECONDITIONED UNIDEN MARINE RADIO FOR $79.99. A BUDDY OF MINE BOUGHT ONE WITH THE SHAKESPEARE STAINLESS ANTENNA AND THE COMBO WORKS GREAT!!!