ICOM is no different than the rest of the marine manufactures. Stupid high
prices for junk and even higher prices for parts and labor when the product
needs repair. I just had to send in my Northstar GPS for repair. It needed a
memory battery (probably a $3.00 watch battery) replacement and a "driver" for
the floresent light bulb. The frikin bill was almost $300! They claimed 2
hours of labor at $95 an hour!
Some magazine did a survey a few years back asking boat owners what most
dissatisfied them about boat ownership and the overwhelming winning response
was marine electronics. Open any piece of marine electronics and there is crap
inside.
Why should a knotmeter and depthsounder cost as much as a Sony 27" TV? Why
should a new set of spinning plastic cups for a aparent wind sensor cost $45?
They are easily worth $4.99.

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Trains are a winter sport