We’ve curated the best VHF radios for performance, durability, and ease of use. Whether you need a handheld model for a small boat or a powerful fixed-mount unit for a larger vessel, our top picks will keep you connected and safe on your sailing adventures.
Check out the radio recommendations below. Cheers!
Handheld VHF Radios
HX300 Compact Floating Handheld VHF Radio. This radio is a great option for first-time boat owners. It is simple to use and has a lot of great features. It has an E2O(easy to operate) menu making it very easy to operate. Click Here To Purchase!
HX210 Floating Handheld VHF Radio. If you are looking for the best, then this radio is it. It has a built-in FM broadcast band receiver and a great price tag. Click Here To Purchase!
HX890NB Class H DSC Handheld VHF/GPS Radio. GPS tracking in this handheld radio is a great feature. Allowing waypoints on the radio itself could be helpful in certain situations. Click Here To Purchase!
HX380 Commercial Grade Handheld VHF Radio. This commercial-grade radio is an interesting choice. One of its more impressive features is the programmable channel names. Click Here To Purchase!
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Fixed Mount VHF Radios
GX1400G Eclipse 25W Fixed Mount VHF/GPS Radio. This is a great radio for anyone purchasing their first radio. It has all of the basic features you need to get started and the price is not crazy high. Click Here To Purchase!
GX1400 Eclipse 25W Fixed Mount VHF Radio. If you are looking for something a little cheaper and don’t mind sacrificing a few features, this one may be a good fit for you. Click Here To Purchase!
GX2400 Black 25W AIS/GPS/ VHF Radio. The price point on this radio is high. It has a lot of features though, and one of those is AIS. Click Here To Purchase!
M330 Marine Class D DSC VHF Radio. There is a great price on this radio. It’s an ICOM brand radio. Very simple to manage and operate. Click Here To Purchase!
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