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The GPS Store has the Standard Horizon HX290 Floating 5 Watt Handheld VHF Radio [thegpsstore.com] for $ 104.95 with free shipping. Use this $ 20 rebate [standardhorizon.com] to reduce your price to $ 84.95 shipped.

Low Cost Floating Handheld VHF for any Boater

If you are looking for a high class unit at an affordable price, the Standard Horizon HX290 is the VHF radio for you. Rugged and waterproof, the HX290 is built to withstand all of mother natures’ elements. The slim design of this unit makes it easy to use as your main source of communication, or to stow away in your ditch bag as a backup. The HX290 is an affordable 5 Watt floating handheld VHF radio. The HX290 is waterproof to JIS-8 standards, and features a large oversize display, programmable favorite channels and a 3 year waterproof warranty.