Rescue Boat install

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stangmansvo
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Rescue Boat install

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Well guess this question hasnt been answered many times ;
anyways I have a new Steel Rescue Boat for radio & antenna install and looking for any help or suggestions !
specifiy - waterproof or resistant speakers. Seems they dont want to use the siren speaker and like to have an external radio speaker to the rear of the cabin. Im installing a Kenwood TK730 VHF radio and like to know if Kenwood makes a waterproof speaker or can I configure one to be resistant at least ????
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steve :o
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kenwood speaker

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FORGOT !!!!
No plastic bags ideas GUYS
steve :o
retired / Deputy State Fire Marshal (MD)
Firefighter III, HazMat-Tech, Certified Fire Investigator II & Fire Inspector II
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Post by Cam »

When I need a waterproof speaker I use a Marine Radio speaker. They are creap and sound good. I know both Icom and Standard/Vertex make them as well as a few aftermarket companys. Look on BoatUSA and West Marines website. Some can even be ordered in black. :D

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Post by Cam »

Because I'm a nice guy...

Here is one of the speakers that I have used a lot. No question that it is waterproof, I have seen some sit underwater and still work.
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firebug24
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What radios do you own?: Maxtrac/syntorX9000/HT1250

waterproof speaker

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Thanks all
I believe they finally picked out one.

Well last evening I installed the antenna (VHF) and remote head mount & speaker wire.
Not as hard as I thought.

Steve :o
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I did alot of boat installs this month due to floods in my area. i sold alot of david clark systems. Headsets are great with boat/wave runner engines...
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firebug24
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What radios do you own?: Maxtrac/syntorX9000/HT1250

tk730 pinout needed

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Hi all
I have a slight problem getting the control head speaker (off the 6 pin connection) and the external (additional) speaker to work properly.
I have the (15 pin) speaker working but cant get the control head speaker to work (connected pin 5 & 6).
HELP PLEASE :o
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Re: Rescue Boat install

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Finally completed and excellant install !
2 years old and still working perfectly !!!!!! :D
Im ready for the next job
steve w
western maryland
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Re: Rescue Boat install

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firebug24 wrote:Finally completed and excellant install !
2 years old and still working perfectly !!!!!! :D
Im ready for the next job
steve w
western maryland
Maybe by this time next year you could have some pics posted?!?! :lol:
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