COBRA RADIO

[codpiece]

I need to buy a hand held VHF radio, Does anyone have knowlege of and comment on the CORA MARINE product? ta- Derek.

[Coddy]

My mate has one but his version is only rated at 2 watts they do make a 5 watt model.

 

Higher the output (watts) the better it is, on some handhelds you can plug in a bigger ariel to help give better range.

 

Coddy

[Rob]

 

I would say buy an Icom instead - they seem to be bullit proof.

 

Rob

[Mike Fox]

I have the handheld Cobra VHF, and it works fine, but haven't worked out how to remove the annoying beep every time I change channel.

 

It was a budget radio, bought the same time as my fixed DSC radio and when I was checking out plotters last year. As such. I guess I shouldn't expect perfection.

 

Features are pretty standard with 1/5W, channel up/down. Dual Watch, and Scan capabilities. I have spoken with club members off Christchurch when I've been off Ballard Down, suggesting 5 miles range (as per 5W) is definitely achieveable.

 

I often have it on in the cockpit for easy access, when the main fixed radio is less accessible. at my chart table, down below.

 

Would I get another? I'd certainly consider it, but would like try a few others first in the same price range, and maybe try to stretch the budget next time if possible.

 

Mike

 

 

[codpiece]

THANK'S LADS, USEFUL INFO, DEREK.