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Handheld vhf

GPS, Sonar, Radar, Fishfinder, etc. Discuss electronics installation and upgrades.
Pedro
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Re: Handheld vhf

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I tried to reach seatow radio check, I guess it was a dud,the vendor was not very cool at first and I just decided to get a refund, I'll try something else,
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DougSea
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Re: Handheld vhf

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The reason I asked is that my handhelds won't always reach the Seatow site, while my more powerful mounted unit will. So I was wondering if you just tried talking from the handheld to your mounted radio.

Really sorry the radio didn't work out! :(
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catalina_mike
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Re: Handheld vhf

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I haven't got mine yet but I understand the transmit power is selectable as well. Something else to check.
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Re: Handheld vhf

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catalina_mike wrote:I haven't got mine yet but I understand the transmit power is selectable as well. Something else to check.
Yes, 1w, 2.5w and 5 watts. I was looking though the manual to see if there was a "Factory Reset" but I suspect he's already sent it back.

Hope you have better luck!
Doug
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Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Pedro
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Re: Handheld vhf

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Either I spaced out if it was a dud, I tried every setting and called on every working channel, even the launch at the club, its like it had no antenna, I suspect these units are either factory "reconditioned" or factory rejects, some are probably great, while others have issues not resolved by a simple once over,,the search continues....
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