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Author: Michael HenryMichael Henry Date: Jul 12, 2008 20:55
Hi all,
My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.
So, a few questions:
What of the other brands? Vertex Standard? Sportys SP-200?
I imagine they're all pretty decent brands for them to have been around
as long as they have. Is any one brand easier to use? Better made?
Does anyone actually use the vor/cdi function or is this just a gimmick?
The price doesn't seem to be too much different so I might go for a nav
model anyway, but just wondering...
That price doesn't seem to be very competitive given that these sell for
around half that amount in the US and, since the AU$ and US$ are almost
at parity, I would only expect them to be marginally more expensive due
to shipping costs.
Thanks,
Michael
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Author: G PaleologopoulosG Paleologopoulos Date: Jul 13, 2008 03:12
"Michael Henry" gmail.com> wrote
news:mZidna5SN_oA4eTVnZ2dnUVZ_rfinZ2d@posted.internode...>
> Hi all,> My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.> So, a few
> questions:> What of the other brands? Vertex Standard? Sportys SP-200?
> I imagine they're all pretty decent brands for them to have been around as
> long as they have. Is any one brand easier to use? Better made?> Does
> anyone actually use the vor/cdi function or is this just a gimmick? The
> price doesn't seem to be too much different so I might go for a nav model
> anyway, but just wondering...> That price doesn't seem to be very
> competitive given that these sell for around half that amount in the US
> and, since the AU$ and US$ are almost at parity, I would only expect them
> to be marginally...
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Author: AirbusAirbus Date: Jul 13, 2008 13:43
They using 8.33 spacing in your neck of the woods?
Its use is currently "cosmetic" in many regions, but is moving toward full
on implementation. This narrows the field of handhelds considerably, and
may be a useful"future-proof" consideration.
In article posted.internode>,
michael.k.henry_nospam@gmail.com says...>
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>Hi all,
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>My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.
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>So, a few questions:
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Author: MikeMike Date: Jul 13, 2008 06:11
They all put out about the same power and they all do the same thing, so you
might as well chose based on price. I have the Vertex, which works fine.
The Icom uses Lithium-Ion batteries instead of Nihm if that makes a
difference to you.
The nav function is not worth paying extra for. If you want a backup nav,
buy a portable GPS if you don't already have one.
"Michael Henry" gmail.com> wrote in message
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> My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.
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Author: Robert M. GaryRobert M. Gary Date: Jul 13, 2008 08:31
I've used my JRC for over a decade now and have been very happy with
it. When I flew the Aeronca it was my primary radio, now it sits under
the seat in my Mooney for emergencies. You should be able to get the
JRC 500 for a lot less than the pricey Icom
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Author: AirbusAirbus Date: Jul 13, 2008 18:55
Do take a look at the warranty conditions, and how they apply to where
you live.
Someone here was just complaining about not being able to get his
handheld repaired. My 5-year old ICOM has just come back from the shop
looking like new, after I dropped it on a tarmac and broke the LCD
display and a few other things. It was fixed in four days at a
very reasonable cost, even though the model is now discontinued. In the
meantime, I have bought a Vertex, which seems just as good in all
respects, including warranty and return for repair.
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Author: BernieFlyerBernieFlyer Date: Jul 13, 2008 16:05
Michael Henry wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.
>
> So, a few questions:
>
> What of the other brands? Vertex Standard? Sportys SP-200?
> I imagine they're all pretty decent brands for them to have been around
> as long as they have. Is any one brand easier to use? Better made?
>
> Does anyone actually use the vor/cdi function or is this just a gimmick?
> The price doesn't seem to be too much different so I might go for a nav
> model anyway, but just wondering...
>
> That price doesn't seem to be very competitive given that these sell for
> around half that amount in the US and, since the AU$ and US$ are almost
> at parity, I would only expect them to be marginally more expensive due
> to shipping costs.
> ...
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Author: B A R R YB A R R Y Date: Jul 13, 2008 16:41
Michael Henry wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My local radio shop only sells Icom for about AU$550.
>
> So, a few questions:
>
> What of the other brands? Vertex Standard? Sportys SP-200?
> I imagine they're all pretty decent brands for them to have been around
> as long as they have. Is any one brand easier to use? Better made?
>
> Does anyone actually use the vor/cdi function or is this just a gimmick?
> The price doesn't seem to be too much different so I might go for a nav
> model anyway, but just wondering...
I have an ICOM A24.
I've never used the NAV functions, but have been happy with the radio
overall. I don't have extensive experience with lots of different
radios. I find the ICOM easy to use and dependable and would buy it again.
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Author: Bravo Two ZeroBravo Two Zero Date: Jul 13, 2008 16:50
I have the JRC JHP-500 for over 8 years now and it is an excellent radio for
the price, it is in my flight bag on every flight. With JRC you are not
paying a premium for an established name like ICON.
Picked up nickel metal hydride battery for it from Batteries America for
about $30
"Robert M. Gary" gmail.com> wrote in message
news:3163e3bb-be04-44a9-8937-8201467c9812@b1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...> I've used my JRC for over a decade now and have been very happy with
> it. When I flew the Aeronca it was my primary radio, now it sits under
> the seat in my Mooney for emergencies. You should be able to get the
> JRC 500 for a lot less than the pricey Icom
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Author: Vaughn SimonVaughn Simon Date: Jul 14, 2008 07:20
"Michael Henry" gmail.com> wrote in message
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> What of the other brands? Vertex Standard?
Vertex and Icom are the "Honda & Toyota" of the aviation portable radio
world. For your own reasons you may prefer one brand or the other, but you
won't go wrong with either.
For the record, I have a Vertex and love it.
Vaughn
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