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GP equipment – Marine Handheld VHF Radios

GP equipment – Marine Handheld VHF Radios

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Geo Positioning Equipment (GP Equipment) - Boaters who use a marine handheld VHF radio as their sole VHF, rather than as a backup to a fixed-mount unit, generally want more than just basic features. Fortunately, there's a wide variety of models available that will suit boaters who want a submersible VHF radio, a handheld VHF radio that's capable of digital selective calling, or even a handheld that serves as a simple chart plotter. Most of the higher-end handheld VHF models float, and many contain integral GPS receivers, GP equipment. For a boater who wants a full-featured handheld VHF, prices range from about $200 to close to $600. Handheld VHF Radios with Integrated Marine Chart Plotters For boaters who want their VHF to do double duty as a marine GP equipment, handheld V...