"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Why on earth are you comparing a audio frequency pre amplifier circuit
to a
150 MHz RF FM modulator?


Sorry, Bob, YOU were the one that used the word AUDIOPHILE in your
comments regarding the radio, so please tell us why!!

That's when the audio quality coming out of the speakers was discussed.
Later on, I said the radio transmitter has 5% distortion (but you have no
inkling of NBFM distortion). You then went on about audio pre amps. Can you
hear radio waves? Do audio pre amps receive and detect radio waves? You were
LOST!!!!




Every radio has that. The IC-M602 is even better!


You better check, because most don't. But more importantly IF you
thought that why would you ask if the SH had it??? Hmmmm? Oops!

I was simply repeating what you had said. But you still haven't answered the
question!




has a second receiver that is on
continuously,

Yep...we all need a radio that uses 20% less power, but is on all the
time!!!! There's a feature for a sailboat! Ooooops!


Yup it is a desireable feature. USCG regs says if there's a radio it has to
be on. The ICOM uses 20% less power - less drain on batteries - perfect for
sailboats!!

KABLAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Bob...you're taking a whipping!

Yes you are!

Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

Yup it is a desireable feature. USCG regs says if there's a radio it
has to
be on. The ICOM uses 20% less power - less drain on batteries - perfect
for
sailboats!!


In the slip, on the hook, underway when power needs to be saved...nope.
Icom uses more power and few people will ever install than on a
sailboat. But you can prove us wrong. Go on yachtworld and find just 10
boats that have one installed. Usually listed under electronics. Go
ahead...show us!

Waaaa-ping!

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Yup it is a desireable feature. USCG regs says if there's a radio it
has to
be on. The ICOM uses 20% less power - less drain on batteries - perfect
for
sailboats!!


In the slip, on the hook, underway when power needs to be saved...nope.
Icom uses more power and few people will ever install than on a
sailboat. But you can prove us wrong. Go on yachtworld and find just 10
boats that have one installed. Usually listed under electronics. Go
ahead...show us!

Waaaa-ping!

RB
35s5
NY

In just one look I found three ICOMs on just one boat!

KaBlam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Capt. Rob wrote:

In the slip, on the hook, underway when power needs to be
saved...nope.

Do you know what a 'switch' is?


--
Capt Scumbalino

In the slip, on the hook, underway when power needs to be
saved...nope.


Do you know what a 'switch' is?


Sounds like you didn't read the Icom manual. The Icom requires steady
current to save primary settings. Are you suggesting cutting power to
the radio utterly? If you leave the boat and forget to switch on you'll
eventually lose settintgs. In spite of what the CG says most folks will
NEVER install Joe's Icom in a sailboat and you can't show otherwise.

RB
35s5
NY

Heh... the feature I look for is a large "OFF" button on a radio. Then I
mount whatever it is to the biggest/best coax on the market and install it
with no splices between the antenna and the transceiver. I get the best
antenna I can and mount it as high as I can with a secondary antenna and
same coax mounted as a backup to another , lower location..

It's a fricken walkie talkie... give me range when I need it ... the rest of
the time it's turned off.

Last thing I need or want is a pack of gossiping idiots chattering up a
storm for no good reason except to hear themselves talk.

Maydays, SOS and Security calls are for the CG.... I'm not sailing a rescue
vessel nor am I an ambulance service.

Then again... maybe Bobsprit's boat is so SLOW... he needs a radio to hail
anyone.

CM-


"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
Just installed the Standard Horizon Quantum GX2360S VHF radio and RAM+
mic.

This is a large radio with a typcial feature set, but also featuring
excellent WP ratings and a very well build case. Controls have better
feel and are easier to use than most small consumer oriented models. SH
does not call this a comercial unit, but it's quite close with knobs
big enough for gloved hands and a very large amber display that will
also repeat GPS data.
Combined with a second station RAM+ mic this is a well designed VHF,
but the VHF handset is even larger than the original RAM mic and may be
a bit too large for some hands. Sound quality on both ends is excellent
and for larger boats this works well as a intercom. The unit also
features a PA amp output feature that will come in more handy for those
with powerboaters.
Aboard the 35s5, our electronics panel is not deep and mounted on an
angle, though the radio fits well enough. Be sure to measure your panel
before committing to this more expensive radio. We opted to remove the
Uniden WHAM wireless VHF system for this higher quality model.
A radio check easily made Port Jeff with clear audio on both ends. My
friend could easily hear us from his boat with it's 50 foot mast. Using
a small fixed mount Ray Jeff I could copy his signal mixed with some
noise. He said our signal had very little noise. A few more tests led
me to believe that this radio deserves it's reputation.

If you're looking for a nicer radio, this may be just the ticket.


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Oh, and the old Uniden was white and didn't really match the interior!

Stick some woodgrain shelf liner on it, call it new and it will match the
decor.

CM-

Thom, you know ****head ( Nutzy) is afraid to cut the
shorepower cord. All he does is sit in his slip and play
with his toys. Then writes boring ''reviews'' here, hoping
upon hope to impress some newbie that has yet to learn what
a pretentious little ****** he really is.

Cheers, ( rum & coke) to you.

Scotty


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
Nutsy,

Sounds good but is it really necessary in VHF? When I
sailed, a main
goal was to brake the contact with shore. The Peace of
just being AWAY
was one of the main goals of Pneuma, my Dog and myself and
crew.

http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ThomPage