"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in
newsuawf.4043$Dh.492@dukeread04:

Anyone have a positive experience with a make/model they would
recommend? I need a reliable range of at least 3 or 4 miles. A
detachable antenna would also be a plus.

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Mine are Standard HX625A marine FRS/GMRS that West Marine had on sale for
$20 Just like Standard's marine VHF...waterproof...(c;

Runs forever on 3 AA alkalines so storing them doesn't make you find them
with dead rechargables next spring. Belt clip also has lanyard hole so you
don't lose them overboard when dropped.

I don't think they are in the FRS business any more but this is the finest
marine unit I ever got. Wish I'd bought more than 2....dammit.