If you are looking for a good budget fixed mount VHF radio, COBRA MR F45-D is your perfect choice. With MSRP of less than $150, you get a powerful radio that can output up to 25 Watt of power for long -range communication as well as DSC functionality. Your communications will be crystal clear thanks to built it noise cancelling microphone. While it may not have the biggest display on the market, you do get adjustable backlight as well as Dual Watch. Weather alerts with visual and audible alarms will keep you safe in case there is a storm on the horizon. And did we mention that is it Submersible?
Check out more specs below.
Some of the features include:
- Dual power 1 or 25 Watts
- 10 NOAA weather channels
- USA/Internationa/Canada Channels
- Submersible rated as JIS7
- GPS input capability
- Instant Channel 16/9
- Noice Canceling Microphone
- Reasonably Priced
- Limited 3 Year Warranty
But what do actual users say about this radio? Are they actually happy with their purchase? Let’s find out the pros, cons and what reviewers are saying about this radio.
- Large Easy to Read Display
- Excellent Unit For the Price
- Good power output
- Very few users reported reliability issues, but were replaced under warranty
