How's the Lowrance Marine Radio

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I recently bought a cabin, and I'd like a "base radio" (so my wife can let me know when dinner is ready...LOL). I am looking at the Lowrance unit (the 850 or something like that...they only offer 1 unit I believe). Does anyone have it and offer any comments? I don't need any of the extra "frills" with so many of the units, so I think this one's price point and standard features should suit me fine.

Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions.

[83walleye]

I have one and have found it to be a solid unit. I paid about $100 for it and consider it money well spent.

[stick]

Sounds like a ringing endorsement. I'll pick one up.

[Paul Waldowski]

Stick,

I'll second that endorsement 110 percent Great radio and it is also DSC capable.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Stick,

I also put one in my boat this spring and it works great!

Cliff

[elevatorguy]

I also got one too and it works great.

[PerchJerker]

I think using a marine radio on land - ie. as a "base station" as you say -- is against federal regulations unless you're licensed. I occasionally hear of people getting tagged for this, I think it happened on the east side of Mille Lacs last year. At any rate it's something you should probably look into.

[stick]

Thanks for the update. I'm going to start a new thread asking the question and getting feedback.