I am looking to buy new IC-2300H marine version on Ebay or Alibaba. What is difference? I am thinking only difference is marine is unlocked. Sound correct? I doubt these radios are knockoffs but are ICOM surplus after discontinued.
Icom: IC-2300H Marine vs Amateur what is difference?
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If your plan is for RX only on marine VHF, it's probably just as easy to program the channels in as RX only and go with the standard 2 meter only model that you know for sure came form Icom.
I'd be wary of eBay, and absolutely avoid Alibaba, there's a lot of bootleg radios out there. Getting proper programming software or warranty repair will be a challenge.
If you are planning on actually using it for marine VHF use, as in transmitting, they won't have the necessary FCC certification for use in the USA. They are also missing some of the features that you should absolutely have on a marine VHF radio if you are using it on a boat.
I'd be wary of eBay, and absolutely avoid Alibaba, there's a lot of bootleg radios out there. Getting proper programming software or warranty repair will be a challenge.
If you are planning on actually using it for marine VHF use, as in transmitting, they won't have the necessary FCC certification for use in the USA. They are also missing some of the features that you should absolutely have on a marine VHF radio if you are using it on a boat.
The Icom IC-2300H is an amateur radio. There is no such thing as a marine version of the IC-2300H sold by Icom.
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