Which VHF Radio?

Hi All
I am looking for a shortcut to reading every online review.  Which VHF radio do you reccommend? I am on a budget here so I am no looking to spen much more than $100. Seems there are a lot of models in that range. Any radios to stay away from. Should it be floating/submersible etc..  Make and model# please.  Looks like boaters world has some deals.   By the way could be a killer weekend with light winds and warm temps. I may try for an inshore practice session.  Paddling and flipping the boat/re-entry etc..
Thanks
Lee

http://www.roguewavemarine.com/store/standard-horizon-hx600s-handheld-vhf-radio-c-1484-p-1-pr-11031.html

http://www.roguewavemarine.com/store/standard-horizon-hx370s-handheld-vhf-radio-c-1484-p-1-pr-11027.html

Try and get a good model. I know price is a concern but this isn't an area to go cheap on. Spend $10-20 bucks less on each rod/reel and put that money toward a good quality radio (and PFD for that matter). My first one was a cobra and despite being 'waterproof' if failed on the water when it got 'damp.' When I got home and concluded it was a gonner I ripped it open and all the insides were rusted. Scary if I really needed it on the water. I just spent a few bucks more and got the standard horizions HS 600S. That model is on sale at most places now for $100. Trust me if you go cheap-o it will not last and your just buy a better model and learn your lesson.

Thank you

Just ordered the Standard Horizon HX 600S  $76 at Boaters Worls. About $7 for shipping. Another thing crossed off the list
Lee

Hope you like it. The AM/FM function is nice when your alone. The aviation band is cool when you are near an airport.

What kind of music do the halibut prefer while dinning.

What kind of music do the halibut prefer while dinning.

Sir Mix-A-Lot, of course!

(I like big butts and I can not lie...)

Eww. Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Thanks for the suggestions Mike and EWB. Gonna need to pick up a radio for my GF sooner or later.

Good choice to go with Standard Horizon - best to stick with tried & true when it comes to this kind of equipment. Leash it to your pfd when you get it - non-floating models (most) sink like stones...

What kind of music do the halibut prefer while dinning.

Sir Mix-A-Lot, of course!

(I like big butts and I can not lie...)

Eww. Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Thanks for the suggestions Mike and EWB. Gonna need to pick up a radio for my GF sooner or later.

   nice one Dustin!!!
for this I'm gonna get Ashley this radio!