Non DSC VHF
 

Hey Rich, is it possible to find a radio without the dsc feature? I'm in my new radio every three years mode and don't want a radio with too many whistles and bells.
I loved my Icom M45.

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

I think it's against federal law not to have DSC built in. Maybe you can find one on ebay pre 1998-99. From my understanding there was a law passed in 1998 requiring all new VHF models to have DSC built in.

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

Here you go Finny! IC-M45

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

It appears that all the fixed mount VHF will have the DSC built in. It looks like you can get hand held VHF units that do not have it..

http://www.vhf-dsc.info/

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

Yeah, that's what I thought. I'll get the dimensions of the cut out and let you know. Anything you recommend in that size?

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

If you want to stick with the Icom, which is a good choice, they have two models that are similar dimensions as the IC-M45. The current models are the IC-M422 and IC-M304.

http://www.capemarinesupply.com/prod...p?prod=M304+01

http://www.capemarinesupply.com/prod...p?prod=M422-11

Attached are three images of the physical dimensions of the three different units.


http://seacraft.snetsol.com/pics/m45.jpg

http://seacraft.snetsol.com/pics/m304.jpg

http://seacraft.snetsol.com/pics/m422.jpg


If you want something else we carry all of the Icom line as well as a bunch more.

Fixed mount VHF

Rich

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

Cool! Thanks, I'll head out to my frozen Aquasport in the next couple days and take some measurements.

Re: Non DSC VHF
 

fwiw ive got the m422 and so far its been a great radio. no problems anyways.