Replacing the Raymarine 210 with Standard Horizon DSC

[Nehalennia]

I want to replace the Raymarine 210 with a Standard Horizon Model with DSC.
Does anyone have any recommendations on the model.
I will try to re-use the same mounting location, and make a bezel to cover the old footprint.

[tolly28]

I have the Standard Horizon GX3000S, and although I've only had it for a short time, I really like it.

http://www.standardhorizon.com/ProductImages/GX3000S_thumb.jpg

One of the nice features is the mic is a speaker mic, allowing you to hold it right up to your ear in noisy conditions.

A few weeks ago I heard a distress activation. The user didn't have their radio completely configured (No MMSI, GPS), so there was a lot of missing information. Had they been set up, I can see where it would be helpful!

[Pau Hana]

I want to replace the Raymarine 210 with a Standard Horizon Model with DSC.
Does anyone have any recommendations on the model.
I will try to re-use the same mounting location, and make a bezel to cover the old footprint.

I did exactly that last year- I replaced my Raymarine with a S/H Quest-X GX1500S:
http://www.standardhorizon.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=83&encProdID=0AEEEC50CAF66ADDC056A4D07E2F0A36&DivisionID=3&isArchived=0

The fit was almost perfect (had to do a bit of trimming). I like the rotary channel selector vice stabbing at buttons.

I also added a RAM Mic and mounted it in the cockpit.

[Nehalennia]

I have the Standard Horizon GX3000S, and although I've only had it for a short time, I really like it.

http://www.standardhorizon.com/ProductImages/GX3000S_thumb.jpg

One of the nice features is the mic is a speaker mic, allowing you to hold it right up to your ear in noisy conditions.

A few weeks ago I heard a distress activation. The user didn't have their radio completely configured (No MMSI, GPS), so there was a lot of missing information. Had they been set up, I can see where it would be helpful!

Does the microphone shown have the speaker built in or did you buy the Optional one in addition.

I was looking at the GX1500S
http://standardhorizon.com/ProductImages/GX1500S_thumb.jpg

but either need to buy an external speaker or the Remote Hand unit.
Below you can see the location of the existing Radio.
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/ToddOlason/GPSInstall4-22-081.jpg

Since it's so low, it's tough to hear so the MIC/Speaker would be nice.

[SomeSailor]

I have the external speaker mounted on the dash at face level. Really a big help.

I'll be replacing the radio I think, or adding a second VHF. The old JR-500 VHF has DSC, but a very limited feature set.

[voyager]

Here is the one I installed on the fly bridge. I am happy with it so far.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|344|301236|86885|441555&id=328980

[sunnydude2]

Here is the one I installed on the fly bridge. I am happy with it so far.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|344|301236|86885|441555&id=328980

This is the one we bought along with the remote mic. Main unit is up top and the remote down below along with the handheld backup.

[Pau Hana]

Great radios, but he's looking for a similar sized radio for a replacement; the 3000 and the Uniden are larger format (like the Icom M504).

[Nehalennia]

Great radios, but he's looking for a similar sized radio for a replacement; the 3000 and the Uniden are larger format (like the Icom M504).

That's correct and the one I showed there seems to be pretty close. I can make a bezel to reinstall the head in the same spot.