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SPQR
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 274
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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The Icom M 72 has been replaced by the Icom M73, smaller and allegedly more robust and water resistant. Pricey though. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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$2,000 would sound cheap if I sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Mike \m/ |
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carl
Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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The Nautilus Lifeline looks pretty cool.
It has a GPS beacon so USCG can locate you and a marine radio, plus is waterproof to 425feet. Mostly it's sold in dive shops. See link:
http://nautiluslifeline.com/dealer_demo_mode |
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victor
Joined: 03 Aug 1998 Posts: 581
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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a lot of people carry an EPIRB. it's smaller than a radio and only requires pushing one button to notify the coasties who you are and gives them your gps coordinates. they're pricey, though, and that's all it does. no voice communication. |
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tomg
Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 294
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Icon 72 from West Marine. They are totally waterproof so i've carried mine in a camera case zip-tied to my harness. Four years an no issues. just rinse the salt off after each session. Also have a strobe and spare line. All goes on Da Hips.
Tomg |
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dabull1
Joined: 19 Mar 1997 Posts: 556
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:43 am Post subject: |
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If cell phone reception happens in the Bay, much cheaper alternative is a Casio Commando Mil-Spec cell phone. It's waterproof, shock-proof, vibration and drop rated for rough use. I've had one for two years and it goes surfing with me , no problems. Plus, since it's a smart phone, you can listen to Pandora to boot! It's availabe through Verizon as an upgrade... it's a sweet rig! Bull |
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jse
Joined: 17 Apr 1995 Posts: 1460 Location: Maui
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:05 am Post subject: |
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I've never had an Icom M72 last more than a season. They all stop accepting charges. That's why I get the extended warranty with West Marine. Reminds me, I need to get a new one...
Steve |
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victor
Joined: 03 Aug 1998 Posts: 581
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:41 am Post subject: |
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steve,
how many radios have you had to replace? my m72 is 3 or 4 years old. charges up every time i plug it in even after six months with no use. |
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jse
Joined: 17 Apr 1995 Posts: 1460 Location: Maui
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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victor wrote: | steve,
how many radios have you had to replace? my m72 is 3 or 4 years old. charges up every time i plug it in even after six months with no use. |
At least three. The dead one I have now will make four.
Steve |
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SPQR
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 274
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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I just purchased the Icom M 73 last week which replaces the M72. I didn't purchase the insurance from West Marine. Should I have? |
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