Selecting a Handheld VHF Marine Radio | BoatUS

Looking for a new handheld VHF marine radio? Here are some common features you want to consider for when you're shopping for a handheld VHF radio to use for marine communication or to put in your ditch kit in case of emergency.

He also discusses the different IPX ratings and what they mean for the unit's waterproofness. And he touches on some of the other features you might want to have, such as noise-cancelling technology, which allows you to hear and be heard more clearly.

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[ctndiaye]

I'll be getting one with the DSC button.

[doolittlegeorge]

always own 2. check the mounting features as well.

[richarddunkelberger]

Which handhelds off the DSC distress button?

[profist]

On the Icom m25, can you program a weather channel so it can be scanned with my favorites ?

[markmaugle]

Do any of them float? That was a big feature a few years back. I added a 5" piece of orange water noodle to mine. Also which one can easily be recharged on your boat? Mine has a clunky stand that I have to bring with me, but charges off 12v.

[noksu_krx]

I'm gonna be doing some fishing 70 miles in to the gulf of Mexico I'm looking to purchase a vhf radio so I can stay in touch with some friends back on land, wich vhf radio do you guys recomend...?

[davidblah-]

Not much information given on this video

[seakings]

Where is this place I want to visit this place

[kentblairl]

Thanks for the video, Nice rundown. Which unit had the strobe?

[MrSushibuff]

It would’ve been nice if you had the figures for an IPX 8 rather than just say it goes a little deeper. But great video otherwise.

[goatsinker]

No! So shortsighted! Need radios that use alkaline batteries that are available worldwide. We're not amateur radio operators. We don't take generators, or solar panels with us, incase the lithium batteries need charging while we're sinking or whatever

[ggggg]

Kinda worthless video. Portrays they are all basically the same, slightly better then one that is 2-3x the price. No brand/model info. Which have more readable displays in daylight, which have noise cancelling, which ones float. Aren’t these the things to look for?

[ultragash]

Define “a couple few miles” haha wtf does that mean

[Butchrknife]

This one goes fast and this one goes faster but this one goes higher with the button. What a waste of my time watching! Around Seattle out