| Communications / ElectronicsDecember 18 2008 at 10:14 AM | Reece (no login) | |
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What are your thoughts on new comm gear?
I have an OLD Motorola MODAR VHF radio and and OLD Unimetrics hailer on my 36' SF. I purchased a new VHF radio / Hailer from west marine and was going to install it last night.
Once I started looking around I noticed that the hailer was not connected to power which is why it did not power up, So I powered it up and t worked fine.
The VHF radio is a monster / dinosaur but it works fine. This unit was the first VHF to not have crystals in it so it may have some sentimental value.
The question is should I keep the vintage electronics or replace with newer equipment?
I boat on a lake / river system so there is not much concern about the distress features of DSC.
Thanks for your thoughts.
RE |
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