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Originally Posted by dos ballenas
http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/16885-...vhf-radio.html
the sale price is cheaper... and yes buy the warranty... it makes it idiot proof.
I own this radio and like it. Although Icom does make a better unit... the m72
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...cid=RR_7834856
The 72 is smaller and also transmits with more power. It transmits on a 6 watts setting which is the most powerful VHF on the market. It also has a higher water proof rating. Although it doesn't float. The floating part is a gimmic though. I do not expect to find my M34 if I lose it overboard. If it goes overboard it will probably be when Im not paying attention, and I will never know where i lost it... finding a floating object that small in even 2 foot wind swell would be like winning the loterey... buy the m72 is my recomendation. More power equals more range... but understand this is "line of sight".
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The floating might be a gimmick, but i will be indeed looking for my radio in case it goes overboard and that is the very reason i want to tie it to something.