VHF Radio help

[lenny2113]

I need to get a VHF radio for my 16ft boat.<br />I was thinking about a mounted base radio as opposed to hand held one. <br /><br />Could someone suggest what to buy and where to buy?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Mikedg]

Re: VHF Radio help

In a recent Power Boat Reports, Icom were rated as the best performing VHF line, Uniden, particularily the President line the worst. Check at West Marine. They currently list the Icom at a better price that I paid for one this winter on a "Boat Show Special".

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: VHF Radio help

Ditto!

 

[lenny2113]

Re: VHF Radio help

Thank you guys,<br />I am thinking about ICOM M-45 $135.95 on this site.<br /> <br /> http://www.allboatbrokers.com/mall/..._id=339218056&current_category=icom vhf radio <br /><br />Any comments on this one?

 

[lenny2113]

Re: VHF Radio help

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[Mikedg]

Re: VHF Radio help

Excellent radio for the money! The next radio up the line is a DSC capable model but it would be about twice the price.

 

[troyo]

Re: VHF Radio help

VHF Radio Help<br /><br />Read this, I asked the same question last year, bought a Shakespeare combo (rado and 8' antennae) off Iboats for $149.00, and couldn't have been happier

 

[SeaHorse]

Re: VHF Radio help

I have the ICOM IC-M45 and it is great. Be sure to get at least an 8' antenna and thru-the-deck connector. Even at low power the radio goes for miles.