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Mr.Matt

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July 29, 2012, 07:53:11 PM
Going to buy a radio tomorrow. What exactly should I be looking for? I had one years ago but forgot.
Also I'm located in Sacramento, any stores anyone recommends?
Thanks
Matt
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Igor

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July 29, 2012, 07:58:53 PM #1
I just bought STANDARD HORIZON HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio from West Marine. it does not available on website, but my local SSF store has it. it cost 129+tax - 20 rebate

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=750097&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50157&subdeptNum=50158&classNum=50160
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July 29, 2012, 10:42:12 PM #2
Quote from: free8135 on July 29, 2012, 07:58:53 PM
I just bought STANDARD HORIZON HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio from West Marine. it does not available on website, but my local SSF store has it. it cost 129+tax - 20 rebate

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=750097&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50157&subdeptNum=50158&classNum=50160
I bought the same radio.  Waterproof and floats can't beat that.  It has worked great for me.
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Mr.Matt

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July 29, 2012, 10:45:45 PM #3
Thanks fellas... Gonna hit up WestMarine tomorrow and pick one up....


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