Harry Krause wrote:
Friend with a new inshore fishing boat wants to buy a handheld VHF
radio. I don't follow VHF radio technology at all, so I don't know
what's really good in the latest units.

Any recommendations as to makes and models?

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It is often said that the basic internal circuitry on VHF radios is
virtually identical from one brand to the next.

Should be easy to pick the right radio by comparing price and desired
features. Many people would consider spending more on a hand-held VHF
if it is the only radio aboard, others might spend less and settle for
a model wtihout extra bells and whistles if it is strictly used as a
backup for a fixed mount radio.