best sub £100 handheld

[chrisfs150]

cant really decipher the difference's between the lower price standard horizon handheld's so do i just opt for the cheapest?
only going to be used bout 2 miles offshore around the coast of cornwall if this makes a difference.....
or do i look out for second hand icom?

thanks ----- chris

[MikeCC]

HX280E doesn't float,5W power
HX751E does float, 6W power, but lower battery capacity £35ish more

Both good reliable units.

[shoestring]

Plastimo sx200 well worth a look bought one over 12 months ago i use it similarly to what you intend using one for been excellent, lot of features good battery life £99 if you shop around on the net

regards AL

[tonka]

icom, always

[Max...]

Chris, do yourself a favour and get another £15 - I bought the HX751E from Channel Ribs this week and it's a superb piece of kit, *really* impressed for the cost. Very substantial, floats, lots of features and power, great design and speaker clarity etc:

http://www.rib.net/forum/f37/trade-m...vhf-42223.html

[Channel Ribs]

Thanks Max

As Mike says, all the Standard Horizons are great radios - very well made.