Thread: Barratt and Codan info?

Try here: Codan Information

Originally Posted by p38arover

Try here: Codan Information

Thanks Ron, that's half the battle. No idea why my Googling didn't turn that up!

It's pretty low in the search results. I found it a long time ago on a search for Codan 9323.

I found a very big price difference between the remote head unit and the older style. I had one of the older style (codan) installed in the rear of my old disco. It had 4 pre programmed channels, VKS737 etc. and was running to a tapped whip on the bull bar. Not the most ergonomic or hightec system but it was effective. It was there in case of emergency and i reasoned that in that circumstance i would be stationary anyway so i didnt think doubling or tripling the cost for an auto tune and remote head was worth it.

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It appears to have the crystal for one VKS 737 channel.

Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly

I found a very big price difference between the remote head unit and the older style. I had one of the older style (codan) installed in the rear of my old disco. It had 4 pre programmed channels, VKS737 etc. and was running to a tapped whip on the bull bar. Not the most ergonomic or hightec system but it was effective. It was there in case of emergency and i reasoned that in that circumstance i would be stationary anyway so i didnt think doubling or tripling the cost for an auto tune and remote head was worth it.

I was given the same setup, so for me, it's extremely cost effective
and agree, I wouldn't rush out and buy an auto-tune setup either.

Rons one would be very good for the user looking for emergency contact or regular skeds. Fantastic price as well Ron i used to see these go for 500 plus on fleabay a couple of years ago. Any radio shop should be able to set up the crytals you would want. RFDS etc.

I have found Barrett themselves very helpful to deal with if you need advice and tech info. The after sales is second to none, and their units are first rate and incorporate a lot of unique features, for example their 910 autotune antennas are tuned using solid state relays etc, not a motorized coil like the Codan ones etc, therefore less moving parts the better I believe for ruggedness and longevity.
I'm very happy with mine, and would suggest looking at a used Barrett 950 (remote head unit etc) as with the release of the 2050, they will become cheaper soon. Some swear by Codan, and some by Barrett, but in the end, both are designed for extremes of environment and ease of use, both are used extensively in the military and aircraft industry, and either one at the right price, would be fine. Try to get ther best one you can afford, as the later ones are more user friendly and feature things like GPS positioning and Radtel interconnect for direct dial telephone etc.

Above all, don't underestimate the value and importance of a good HF set in remote areas.

JC