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Re: Which hand-held vhf marine radio?
[Re: ggffrr11]
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01/17/2019 11:23 PM
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DanS
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I'm happy with my Standard Horizon HX870. At around $200 it's outside the range you specified, but I like the built-in Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and GPS. Something to keep in mind: A very compact radio will not float (unless it's also very light, which is not so easy to do). Models that float will be larger. Pay yer money and take yer choice. Oh, and if you want to use DSC, you'll need an MMSI number. See this thread: Got a new VHF handheld, but have an issueDan 
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Re: Which hand-held vhf marine radio?
[Re: ggffrr11]
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01/18/2019 12:22 PM
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mainesailor
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If I can offer an opinion......floating VHF hand held radios are pretty much the norm these days, no performance reduction or extra size. Both Standard Horizon, Icom and Uniden make high quality hand held radios. The Standard Horizon HX-150 (this model is being replaced going into the 2019 season but is still a perfectly good radio) @ $99 or the HX-210 @ $119.99 will give you plenty of features for the money and they both float. All VHF hh radios have essentially the same transmit power, some claim 6 watts most are 5w.
The Icom M-25 is a good choice as well @ $136.99
I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila
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Re: Which hand-held vhf marine radio?
[Re: mainesailor]
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01/18/2019 12:29 PM
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cwoody
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If I can offer an opinion......floating VHF hand held radios Ditto on floating... A friend went kayaking.....he has a very nice waterproof handheld sitting somewhere on the bottom of Delaware Bay. (Might still be working)
Chuck W.
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Re: Which hand-held vhf marine radio?
[Re: ggffrr11]
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01/18/2019 11:56 PM
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The Icom M-25 is a good choice as well @ $136.99 I've had two of these for a while. Reliable and hold a charge great.
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