Recommendations for Handheld Marine VHF Radio - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DiabloDan · 07-16-2017, 06:47 PM

Looking to get a Handheld VHF Radio for mostly emergency traffic, but also breif " hellos" with all of you in the deep blue. Looking for a long lasting radio (quality) that won't break the bank. And, where to go for the best deal on said radios?

Your suggestions?

FISH11 · 07-16-2017, 09:10 PM

#1 get one on sale at West Marine, #2 is get one that has a stronger belt clip and not those cheap ass push in all plastic belt clips. #3 get one that floats and if you can afford it get one with built it GPS. I have had two break were the belt clip attached at the Radio, first one I took back to West Marine and they gave me another. The second one (same model) broke at the clip mount and disappeared in the surf while I was just getting up off the kayak in 2 feet of water and a wave hit me. Next thing I'm looking at my PFD and going WTF?. Now I make sure that the short hand leash is also tied to one of the rings on the PFD.

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07-16-2017, 06:47 PM	#1
DiabloDan Junior Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: any body of water with fish in it and kayaks are allowed Posts: 19	Recommendations for Handheld Marine VHF Radio Looking to get a Handheld VHF Radio for mostly emergency traffic, but also breif " hellos" with all of you in the deep blue. Looking for a long lasting radio (quality) that won't break the bank. And, where to go for the best deal on said radios? Your suggestions?

07-16-2017, 09:10 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	#1 get one on sale at West Marine, #2 is get one that has a stronger belt clip and not those cheap ass push in all plastic belt clips. #3 get one that floats and if you can afford it get one with built it GPS. I have had two break were the belt clip attached at the Radio, first one I took back to West Marine and they gave me another. The second one (same model) broke at the clip mount and disappeared in the surf while I was just getting up off the kayak in 2 feet of water and a wave hit me. Next thing I'm looking at my PFD and going WTF?. Now I make sure that the short hand leash is also tied to one of the rings on the PFD. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )