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Portable VHF Radio Gift for Buddy
Dan Krueger wrote:
I really like my Standard Horizon HX460S. It's small (maybe the size of a pack of cigarettes), submersible (I don't intend to test that feature!), has rechargeable batteries, a belt clip, and a three year warranty. From their website: "The HX460S utilizes a high impact, non-corrosive die-cast case and chassis. This unique case insures the HX460S will withstand the physical abuse a Handheld VHF receives from being dropped or banged on the deck of a boat. Using the HX460S in the rain or in a life boat is not a issue as it can take submersions of 3' for 30 minutes." BTW- The whole thing fits nicely in a Garmin GPS12/76 padded case. The antenna has to be removed but it stores next to the unit. It's a little pricey, but my ICOM lasted a whole year before the battery stopped charging... Dan Harry Krause wrote: A close friend is buying a skiff for inshore fishing and I can't talk him into installing a "permanent" VHF radio with antenna. 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 portableI 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? Thanks. I'll look it up. -- Email sent to is never read. |
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