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Handheld Deck VHF

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by John Sakovits, Dec 5, 2021.

  1. John Sakovits, Dec 5, 2021
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    John Sakovits

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    What do folks use for a high reliability compact deck hand held VHF ?

    Thanks
  2. AMG, Dec 5, 2021
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  3. Capt Ralph, Dec 5, 2021
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  4. ranger58sb, Dec 6, 2021
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    Or SENA or Eartec headsets. (Not VHF)

    -Chris
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  5. bayoubud, Dec 6, 2021
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    Yes on Eartec Headsets...
  6. LM Viking, Dec 6, 2021
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    My wife and I use our Eartec Ultralite headsets everytime we are leaving our slip, fuel/pump out dock, or anytime docking. Love the clarity and convenience of them. This was our third season and they work great. A long time ago tried some old inexpensive version and it was a disaster. The new technology is great.
  7. luvtocruise, Dec 15, 2021
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    Another vote for Eartec
  8. gr8trn, Dec 15, 2021
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    Yep, Eartec for us. I only have two headsets and four batteries, I keep two batteries on the charger ready to go. If I had a larger boat and more helpers everyone would have one available.
  9. cleanslate, Dec 16, 2021
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    Dixie cups and string....works well for me! .......wait think I was one of the original instigators on this post.
    I went with the Standard Horizon with GPS. Got it, but have not put it to much use.... Just need more boat time.
  10. Capt Ralph, Dec 16, 2021
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    Well understood. :):):)
  11. cleanslate, Dec 16, 2021
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    Cleanslate standing by 16/13.