Looking for a basic vhf/antena

**glasgowdan** · 03-03-2006, 23:17

Does anyone have either an old working vhf or antenna spare or any advice on good budget kit to buy?

**sammyjo** · 04-03-2006, 00:04

hi mate dont think a new one cost much more then £20/£30 dont take the chance on a second hand one its your life / second hand one cud have corrosion on the join that you wont see unless you strip it down/ be better to buy a new one thats wat i would do

**glasgowdan** · 04-03-2006, 08:35

cheapest sets ive seen are £100, plus £40 for an antenna...cash is getting quite tight!

**JeremyFisher** · 04-03-2006, 08:53

Hi Glas

Try http://www.nautequipe.co.uk/

Basic 1.0m fibreglass antenna with adjustable base £19.00....

The Silva S10 is probably one of the cheapest dsc fixed units around, but like you say approx £100, but at what cost safety!

**kababusmaximus** · 04-03-2006, 08:58

try force4 . com they have good deals but you get wat you pay for i know its not wat you want to here but my advice would be to save and get a good set that you can relie on couse when you need it you want it to work
happy hunting

**Ticketty Boo** · 04-03-2006, 15:20

Dan,

I have an XM DSC (*The basic model) and a 4ft ariel. Can receive Liverpool coastguard off Ardrossan. Have spoken to Ardrossan from Carradale (with Arran in between!).

Can't fault it.

GG

**Salar** · 04-03-2006, 15:41

It is worth saving for a good set rather than risk a cheap second hand one. You don't want it to fail when you are doing a Mayday or Pan Pan! Most people don't upgrade VHF sets, they just replace them when they get old and dodgy. That is why I wouldn't buy secondhand. I have a Nasa set, cheap but good enough. It was £100 less online than in the shops (that was then...cheaper now)

**Davy Holt** · 04-03-2006, 16:23

Hiya,

I gotta agree with Salar, when it comes to safety don't buy second hand Radio's, Flares or Lifejackets. When it comes to these buy the best you can afford.