"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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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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George W. Bush, our hero!

"It's totally wiped out. ... It's devastating, it's got to be doubly
devastating on the ground."

I've got a Raytheon that's terrific, and built (apparently) to be thrown
against a brick wall or driven over. I think they only make one hand held
model. Take a look at www.raymarine.com.