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Hello Everyone.
My name is Dane. Just became a Grady White owner this month. My wife and I are very happy with our purchase. We got a great deal on a 2006 Marlin. The previous owner did an outstanding job of maintaining the boat. I just purchased a ICOM 422 VHF radio and I have a question. My electronic box currently has 2 Garmin displays installed, which doesn't leave room for a radio. Can someone recommend a secondary place to mount my radio. Your input is very appreciated
 
I don't have a Marlin, but a lot of folks use the overhead electronic box for radios. On our 330 Express we have a VHF up there and when opened and latched open, we have a mic holder on the side so its accessible to the helmsman. We also remoted it to the cabin. I'm certain you can mount the radio anywhere in the boat and have a remote contol type mic (CommandMic or CommandMic II) that has a simple plug that takes up only a inch or so. The mic can be removed and a cover put over the plug receptacle when not in use. We have the 422 in our center console and the CommandMic plugs in when needed. I picked the CommandMic up for less than $100 if I remember correctly. I found one tonight on Ebay for $72. The CommandMic II is the new version, but the older version works fine and is probably cheaper. Look in the back of your owners manual or go to the ICOM website and you'll see your options. The remote mic is the way to go and you could mount the radio itself in the cabin and be able to communicate from there as well. Good Luck. (Tried to attach a photo of the Scout console set up, but board said full)
 
Does Icom make a remote mic for it? if so,it may give you flexibility to mount the radio down below and just have the mic on your dash or near driver
 
Not a bad radio --- Mine works great with the antenna I matched to it. I put a Digital 529 8Ft antenna on my hardtop and it puts the tip of the antenna at almost 18Ft off the water. Remember --- VHF is primairly Line-of-sight. I have talked as far as 30 miles to the Coast Guard with mine. Shop around -- They can usually be purchased for about $140 or less. Much better contruction then the Shakespeare units. Even the best radio in the world is only as good as the antenna. BTW-- Welcome to the Grady-White Family!
 
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