"Bob" wrote in message
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On Dec 5, 1:33 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
I'm thinking about Christmas :-) and am contemplating a new handheld.
I've
owned Standard Horizon radios, currently the HZ350S and a smaller one,
both
of which have impressive range and battery life. I'm thinking about the
GPS/DSC enabled SH 850S. Someone have experience with it or can recommend
another, similarly featured VHF?


Get the one that FLOATS and is water proof to at least 20'
Tie it to your Mustang Suit (Type V PFD)
Icom has some good ones.
Bob


Don't really need one that floats. I believe the 350 is "water proof" but
even if it's just water resistant, that's adequate for my needs. If it
actually goes over the side, I wouldn't be able to retrieve it.

My house system is an Icom.. old one, but I don't see a clear reason to
switch handheld brands.

The small one I have, I carry in a foulie pocket, jacket is underneath my
PFD.

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