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VHF Speaker at helm?
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:29 am
by starfish
Greetings Forum,
I have hull #333 and am wondering if anyone has installed a speaker at the helm for the VHF? If so, how and where did you put it?
Thanks
Ed
Re: VHF Speaker at helm?
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:32 am
by Pgtjs
Hi, I have an ICOM unit with a remote handheld mike and speaker unit mounted on the wheel pedestal and the base unit with a second handheld mounted above the chart table. I dont like the reliability of the remote handheld - it has failed 2 times and needed to be replaced at almost the cost of the entire VHF base unit. One time the tiny on/off switch failed, the second time the plug in socket had a small break and stopped it being attached. Both failed after about 5 years so I expect the present handheld will do likewise shortly. I seem to think the remote costs about $120 at West Marine.
By the way, I usually have the VHF set on Ch 16 at all times when i am underway.
Hope this helps,
Geoff. S, Taeko 1V, C350/#392 Semiahmoo WA