WaIIy wrote:
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 17:06:59 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

A close friend down in Florida is buying a skiff/flats boat for inshore
fishing (Indian River lagoon area) and I can't talk him into installing
a "permanent" VHF radio with antenna. He thinks his cell phone will be
enough. So for XMAS, I plan on buying him a portable VHF as a gift.

But there are so many of them out there. I have a ICOM portable I use
(rarely) as a backup on my boats, but it is a few years old and probably
no longer in production.

Any suggestions? Since it is for a small boat, ruggedized and
water-resistance are important characteristics.

What should I buy for a good-quality VHF portable for a gift?

I have an Icom IC-M1V and love it. It sells now for about $180.00.
This radio is waterproof.

They recently came out with the M3A and it is also a great radio for
about $140.00. I think it's the best deal around.
This radio is water resistant.


http://www.vitmarine.com/ico-m3a.html

Thanks. I like the M-88, too, but it's a bit pricey for a gift, although
there is a rebate.

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