Handheld VHF radio suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin' Magician · 09-26-2015, 06:10 AM

I have a Standard Horizen (floating) that seems to work great. Dropped it just once in the drink while landing, but it floated just fine and still worked just great. Not sure that GPS would be that useful UNLESS you're in the water and your kayak has drifted far enough away that you can't swim to it. But how often would you find yourself in that situation?

kaya_one · 09-26-2015, 08:04 PM

the Standard Horizon HX300 has worked fine for me. Can't say about Icom or other brands as this has been my first and only handheld vhf. The HX290 I believe is very similar. Go West Marine and I had a small issue with the antennae and they replaced with no questions asked.

09-26-2015, 06:10 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I have a Standard Horizen (floating) that seems to work great. Dropped it just once in the drink while landing, but it floated just fine and still worked just great. Not sure that GPS would be that useful UNLESS you're in the water and your kayak has drifted far enough away that you can't swim to it. But how often would you find yourself in that situation? __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

09-26-2015, 08:04 PM	#2
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	the Standard Horizon HX300 has worked fine for me. Can't say about Icom or other brands as this has been my first and only handheld vhf. The HX290 I believe is very similar. Go West Marine and I had a small issue with the antennae and they replaced with no questions asked.