You can't go wrong with the ICOM. Best radio I have ever bought. I just always works.
Its a DSC capable radio so I have mine connected with my GPS with the MMSI number. If in trouble just push the red button and it sends a distress call and GPS location.
I show this to every client that comes on board. Great feature.
Good Luck
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