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Silva S12 VHF

Average Rating: 2 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £88.99

Description: Fully waterproof and very compact. Channel 16 instant access button. Includes rechargeable battery, rubber antenna and 240V AC mains charger. Large LCD readout. Includes 12v Power lead 2yr Warranty

REVIEWS

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Michael Saffin

Posted: 21/12/06

'I LIKE IT.'

Strengths:
It's compact, inexpensive,very reliable and rugged. A good mate in and out of marinas and harbours. My sailing master thought it a bit weak at first but warmed to it over a couple of long trips. Its strength and clarity seemed to improve with use and stood up well to rough handling and exposure to the elements. Experiment to get the optimum strength versus squawk.

Weaknesses:
Possibly the range is restricted.

Overall:
A very handy VHF. Very good value.

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

James and Claire Short

Posted: 20/04/06

'CANNOT USE THE EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK IN EMERGENCY'

Strengths:
Portable, so good for use in the cockpit and suitably rugged

Weaknesses:
Limited battery life and gives little indication of when it is about to run out. Then unable to switch on/off if battery pack is then connected. So cannot use in emergency.

Overall:
Unsatisfactory and does not meet the advertsining claims, in my view.

Performance		40%
Reliability		60%
Value		20%

Overall Rating

40%

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