Vhf?

[Goose1993]

I think any radio in the $100-150 range should serve you well. It's not like technology changes much from brand to brand.

My handheld Vhf is a 10ish year old, $150 west marine labeled radio. I think standard horizon produced it. I don't remember tho, I'd have to go back and look.

It's waterproof and works great. Ive never really needed it much. I chat with my buddy sometimes when we're put together. I also used it to radio the CG a couple months ago when I drained my battery listening to music on a nighttime date, and couldn't fire the engine up (vessel assist doesn't have anyone in the office that late at night). I forgot the battery pack jumper

[NICKWORN]

You cant beat it, I just bought one for $119.00 works perfect for LJ, check out there website.

[tacmik]

get one that is water PROOF not water resistance and that floats.

[CoastalEddie]

West Marine VHF 160, this is the one I have. It goes on sale ever so often. Got mine last year for $99.99.

[david886720]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll commit to buying one soon

[Batmann]

Originally Posted by CoastalEddie

West Marine VHF 160, this is the one I have. It goes on sale ever so often. Got mine last year for $99.99.

That model should be on sale for $99 this July 4th. I have also had good luck with it.

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[david886720]

Thanks again everyone for more info. Looking at getting a standard horizon I think. They got a 20$ rebate going on a lot of their models thru July 31st

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by tacmik

get one that is water PROOF not water resistance and that floats.

And if you don't buy one that floats or wager proof... buy the radio dry bag and lanyard it to the kaYak.

Radio works fine talking and hearing through plastic. I bought one on Craigslist 3 years ago. Still works great. $60, I think.

[ronbo613]

I've got a standard issue West Marine model, must be fifteen years old, still works fine.