Good deal on a VHF

After donating my last vhf to Neptune, I needed another. My criteria were simple. Cheap, effective and waterproof (JIS7 or better). After much searching I found a good deal at boatersworld.com. the Standard Horizon HX600s-Li at $62 (+shipping at around $10). This unit originally retailed at $ 200+. I ordered it and it came in less than a week.
Its tiny compared to my old Icom "brick". Has am & fm radio reception, a jack for a speaker/mic and a bunch of other bells and whistles my old one didnt have. The only thing it didnt come standard with was a battery cradle for aa batteries (it does come with a Li battery pack, wall and car charger), but they are available. Seems to have good reception.Dont get too excited about the strobe feature, as its just a tiny LED. I believe that a lanyard to a small piece of pool noodle would float it, but its so small that it can stay on your PFD the whole time while on the water (where it should be!), without getting in the way.
heres a link http://www.boatersworld.com/product/MP63526588.htm?bct=t251412

Nice!

Thanks for passing on a good deal.

I have the same one and love it. Reception and battery life is great. Hope you like it

good deal Standards rock that's cheaper than the Battery($65)

Make sure you check out the AA Cradles if you are going to buy one most only transmit at low power (1 watt)

thanks, just ordered one!

Thanks Sharky   

 I was looking for one more so I can have both my Boys " wired "...

 also like that am radio function..... 

Yes, thanks Sharky! I have been eyeing this specific model as I begin to gear up, and $70 door-to-door is a fair bit cheaper than I've been able to find it anywhere else...

Jeff (a.k.a. Steelerhead)

Sharky, Your the man!!! I bought 2 and got free shipping, 125 OTD!! I look forward to hitting the ocean for the first time this summer 

Badog

  That "Super bright LED" strobe may not look bright to your eyes, but to night vision, It'll be a blinding beacon of light!  As long as it can be seen for 360*

Good score, sounds like others are cashing in on it!

Thanks Sharky! Just ordered two. What a great deal.

Radios came in today, Solid radio for the money!!!
Cant wait to try them out on the water!!!

Badog

http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-HX600S-LI-Handheld-Li-Ion-Battery/dp/B0011MPAZQ

$62.00 + $6.95 shipping
In stock. Processing takes an additional 2 to 3 days.
Ships from and sold by BoatersWorld

$0.50 cheaper, and its from the same place!! LOL!   

I think I better buy this before I regret it!  I need a secondary/spare/loanable VHF since my buddy dropped mine overboard at MBK last year...

Thanks, sharky! 
I just ordered one for my GF.  I spent $100.85 and free shipping (& no sales tax)!!!

Thanks, sharky! 
I just ordered one for my GF.  I spent $100.85 and free shipping (& no sales tax)!!!

Eh? I ordered mine through Amazon, Grand Total:     $68.95 no tax, but paid shipping.

I just ordered one directly from Boaters World and it was $69.95 OTD. Great buddy radio at that price.

Thanks again for passing along this great deal, Sharky.