I have one. I like it quite a bit. You might consider the Uniden Mystic instead though. It is an older unit but it has most of the same features AND it maps your GPS location. Not very good charts but better than flying blind. The other models of VHFs have bluetooth which I think might be a better trade off than gps without mapping.
Also bear in mind that the VHF registered with an MMSI will also referance your boat name and as such using the DSC on another boat could cause confusion during an emergency. I mounted the cradle for my HX851 in the boat at the nav staion. I took the cradle apart and added hardwire supply lines instead of the plug and cigarette lighter that it comes with. The charger cradle is wired through the on/off for the installed VHF. That way the charger only comes on when the switch for the ships radio is on. It won't over charge and it won't drain the battery when I'm not there. The HX851 also has an optional AA battery adapter pack. Very handy. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Feb 21, 2015 2:23 PM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > All, > > Found out that the local racing authority, CBYRA, will require a handheld > VHF with DSC this season. > > Looking at a Standard Horizon HX851 Handheld VHF Radio with GPS from > theGPSStore for $125.00 > > Any reason I should not buy this unit? > > 35/3 > The Office > Annapolis > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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