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You may want to get a 2nd one incase the first one stops working... they look kinda cheap!
How can they actually advertise that!
For a slightly better price checkout, https://www.thegpsstore.com/Standard-Horizon-GX1700-Explorer-GPS-Black-VHF-Radio.aspx plus this store has great customer service.
Thanks. I actually had that one on my Amazon list too, but West Marine didn't have it in stock. Anyone have one of these 1700 units? I like the idea of backup GPS and waypoint nav. I'm sure it's worth the extra $30. I think Scan-Dual Watch feature seems really useful.
We have the 1700, definitely worth the extra money for what you get. You can't hear anything on plane though so an external speaker is a must but that would be the same for any radio. We bought this one but haven't hooked it up yet. It can be standard mounted with the base or flush mounted. We're looking to flush mount but have to find a good spot first.
No external GPS antenna needed, it has an internal GPS antenna. This unit can also be hidden and use fully function remote (i.e. second station).
I agree. I would love to find a place to flush mount VHF, but just seems like no good spot. Anyone found a place?
Ok I listening can you elaborate on how it can be hidden and still used? If I can hide the unit behind the dash and there still be a way for me to change channels and adjust volume and such I'm in. I just don't want it permanently out in the open and if this can happen I can figure out a way rig the antenna where it can be removed after the trip and reinstall when needed. I don't mind the unit being fixed in the boat if I can keep it out of sight.
That's a cool idea. Maybe mount radio under helm behind door and have remote and speaker at dash? Assuming you need to buy a separate full function remote? Also assuming built in GPS wouldn't work under helm. Expect there are other units that are designed for this kind of install. Anyone done an install like this?
You would have to also buy the Standard Horizon CMP31 RAM3+ Mic at about $100, you wouldn't use the mic that came with the unit.
$100 well spent for me to be able to remove everything. Except the radio itself I'm going to explore this option thanks!
Based on my read of the specs it should communicate, http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=83&encProdID=8E6B84CBCC75E5A9C52CA71AA33BA6F5&DivisionID=3&isArchived=0
If you plan to hook it to a GPS anyway you can probably save some money and get the 1600 model. After just a few minutes searching @Andy S suggestion is perfect for what I'm looking for the remote comes with a 23 ft extension and a flush mount kit for the wiring so basically once installed I can simply plug the remote in to the flush connection and I'm set to go and when done just unplug it and put it away and there would be basically no signs of a VHF anywhere now to just jump on the boat and figure out how to mount an antenna I can easily remove later.