Non DSC VHF

Finster · #1 01-27-2009, 06:56 PM

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.

Rich · #2 01-27-2009, 07:08 PM

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.

Rich · #3 01-27-2009, 07:11 PM

Here you go Finny! IC-M45

Rich · #4 01-27-2009, 09:11 PM

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/

Finster · #5 01-27-2009, 10:10 PM

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I think it's against federal law not to have DSC built in.

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?

Rich · #6 01-27-2009, 11:16 PM

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.

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

Fixed mount VHF

Rich

Finster · #7 01-28-2009, 12:02 AM

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

clb33fyxj · #8 02-12-2009, 11:50 PM

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