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06-26-2006, 08:14 PM
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Not this year, but next for sure. Looking for a basic setup that will give the peace of mind and safety that radar provides. What are good options in the lower end of the scale? | ||
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06-26-2006, 08:19 PM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mystic, CT/New York City
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| I had a JRC 2000 on my Hydra-Sport walk around. I loved the unit. Of course it was a CRT display, but it did its job. Be certain not to skimp on the scanner (open array will give you a more concentrated beam than a dome...but costs more). If you're taking the boat offshore, I would go for the most power for your budget.
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07-10-2006, 06:54 AM
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| To bad they discontinued the smaller units. But, I think JCR is retooling the recreational radar like the 1500 ($1100) witch was a bacic but very good radar per all the good reviews it has. Only thing I did not like was the dome kinda ugly but I guss you could paint it So maybe they' ll be back next year... | ||
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07-10-2006, 07:01 AM
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| Hey Tony, Brad's got the same boat that I had (Formula 233). He'd look like a real googan with an open array on that boat :P LOL The JRC 1000 & 1500 are still available, and I would recommend them, Brad, based on guys I know that have used these. However, for the very very small price difference, DO go with the 1500! 8) Here's jtburf's link (tightlinerods.com) hard to beat his prices!!! http://tightlinerods.com/product.php...cat=360&page=2 http://tightlinerods.com/product.php...cat=360&page=2 | ||
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07-10-2006, 08:13 PM
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| Eric, can you imagine, a 48" open array twirling around atop my F-233....LOL. Googan might be an understatement. Open arrays are significantly better, however, on the platform I have and the arch that will be built for it, a radome will be the ticket. The JRC 1500 is the one I have my eye on.... | ||
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11-06-2006, 07:37 PM
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| I have the JRC 1500. I havent hit anything yet so I would have to say it works pretty good.
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11-06-2006, 09:06 PM
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| What about the Furuno 1623 or 1715? Furuno versus JRC entry levels....which is better? | ||
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11-07-2006, 07:41 AM
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Of Furuno, the 1715. The rest comes down to $$$....significant diff in $$$$ between the 2 highest models.
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11-10-2006, 11:28 AM
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| For the JRC, the lowest I would consider is the 1500 MKII, however, Furuno does have my interest. Again, between the 2 (Furuno/JRC entry levels) which would you choose, and why? | ||
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