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I recently purchased a boat for the lakes in the region and have thought about heading down to the gulf too. I'd like a portable marine radio and figured this was the place for opinions. I am not looking for the cheap ones, but one that will work when needed. I have some experience in the gulf, but never on my boat - always family or friends. If anyone has any experieince or suggestions, please let me know.
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ICOM, Kenwood, Motorolla, Furuno would all be good choices, IMO.
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For what sounds like just coastal or river use I would favor a cell phone first. Also carry a hand held VHF like you mention.
I have an old Standard Horizon that worked for years. It's dedicated battery is discharged. There must be a charger around here somewhere. The other one here is an Icom with aa batteries. Over the counter batteries are better.
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I can see the advantages of a handheld unit but a dedicted console mounted radio (25 watt) with an 8' antenna will reach way out there. In good conditions I had no problems at 25 miles even on a low power setting. I can't recall exactly which brand is was (I'm thinkin' it was a Standard Horizon) and wasn't terribly expensive ~ $125.00 - it worked just fine for 3 or 4 years on my boat till I sold it.
A cell phone as secondary back-up is always a good idea.
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Yea, I carry a cell phone, but radios are required in some waters.
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