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Old 06-16-2019, 08:02 PM   #3
Sidclark
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City: myrtle beach
Vessel Name: Jubilee
Vessel Model: Marine Trader 36 Sundeck
Join Date: Jan 2018
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Hx890

I have the HX890 and having used quite a few handhelds, this is my favorite. I love the fact you have direct access to the volume and channel controls. The squelch is one button push then adjust. The radio is easy to program and for me feels great in the hand. Battery life is pretty good, but right now my typical usage is 4-5 hours a day. I have programmed my MMSI number, but have not programmed anything that relates to DSC.

I did program the radio with it's own MMSI number as I use it on whichever boat I may be captaining on at the moment. If I lost it, I would replace it with the same....
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