Codan 8528

What sort of money are they asking for it??? Is it a remote head or a 'local'??

Hi,
I've had a Codan 8528S on my yacht for 15 years. It's the marine version of the 8528. I bought one for my previous yacht and was so impressed with it that when I upgraded my yacht I immediately replaced the HF radio with an 8528S.

Both radios and tuners never missed a beat; not one problem. They've been bashed about at sea and always got out with a strong signal. I can't praise the radio or the tuner highly enough.

Cheers Frank.

That could be a bit rich!! I understand the C series antennas are less likely to have problems (Footloose wil confirm). They are a good radio and very versatile. Service & parts getting a tad scarce. If it's in good nick I think $1200-$1500 would be closer to the money.

I had one for 10 years in two vehicles, not an ounce of trouble, done some hard k's during that time, and apart from the PVC sheeth off the top of the antenna worn away.

The last trip down the CSR never had a day out of contact.

Sold it when I last changed vehicles (dumb move) for $1800. That was 6 years ago

I use an 8525 old model and out of date , swapped a Garmin GPS II for it about 16 months ago the plugged antenna has only one useful plug for Ch 2 VKS and then it is 40kc out but it has served me well hen it expires i will just dump it and get a used Barret

The biggest problem with the 8528 Codan was that is was too good and according to Chris at Codan itself it has hindered the sales of later models like the 9323 and the NGT and I think they are glad it is now finally getting to be old hat.
Wheeleybin