Need your opinions....best hand held VHF radio, Picking your brains for research

I am looking to buy a VHF hand held....what brand name and model are you using and what do you like about it's features keeping Kayaking in mind? Thanks for your experience members. I am leaning towards this one.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00AJVMW8S...&ref_=pd_gw_unk

Arnie

I have (and carry with me at all times while on kayak) a Standard Horizon HX890 VHF radio with some features you won't see on cheaper models:

* GPS
* NOAA Weather channels
* DSC calling
* FM radio (I can listen to music or news while fishing:-)
* Built-in scrambler system (eg, for one-to-one secure/secret communication)
* Waterproof and floats on water
* Water-activated emergency WHITE strobe light
* Made in JAPAN

IMHO this model is currently among the best hand-held VHF radio.

I have had mine for around 3 years now with zero issues. Previously I had its earlier model HX870 which is literally the same as this HX890 but sans FM radio receiver and voice scrambler system.

Right now amazon is selling this HX890 for $359:

https://www.amazon.ca/Standard-Horizon-HX89...cs%2C173&sr=1-3


But Radio World in Toronto is selling it for $90 cheaper at $269 (about the same price as the one you are looking at):

https://www.radioworld.ca/sta-hx890

DISCLAIMER: I am not associated with Standard Horizon whatsoever, financially, romantically or otherwise. I am just a very satisfied customer of this HX890 VHF radio:-)

Thanks James....I was hoping you would chime in because I know you do good research and know you carried one. I respect your opinion as you have helped so many members on here with your information including myself.

Arnie

Did some more looking this morning but ended up buying the HX890. Thank you for including the lower price at Radio World. I ordered it from them at $325.....tax and shipping in.

Thx James

Arnie.

You are welcome, and I am glad I could help. Hope you will get yours soon, and enjoy.

PS: I bought mine from Radio World, too:-)

You are welcome, and I am glad I could help. Hope you will get yours soon, and enjoy.

PS: I bought mine from Radio World, too:-)

This is another example of the true value of this forum!
Good working guys.

Sorry for late reply.
I have a ICOM 92D, good unit, bought from RadioWorld in sale many years ago.
Still running like a champ.
I use it mostly on lake Erie when I go with the kayak far from shore.
Tight lines and be safe.

ICOM 92D