| Table 1: Specs for Handheld VHF radios | |||||
| Make/Model | Dimensions (inches) | Waterproof Rating | Alkaline-Battery Capable | Battery Type/Capacity (milliampere hours) | Price/Warranty (years) |
| Garmin 725 | 5.5 h., 2.0 w., 1.3 d. | IPX-7 (submersible) | Yes | Nicad/n.a. | $240/3 |
| Icom IC-M1V | 5.2 h., 2.1 w., 1.2 d. | JIS-7 (submersible) | No | Li-Ion/1,600 | $290/3 |
| Icom M-3A | 5.5 h., 2.2 w., 1.7 d. | JIS-4 (water-resistant) | Yes | Nicad/n.a. | $150/3 |
| Raymarine 100 | 5.6 h., 2.3 w., 1.6 d. | CFR 46 (waterproof) | Yes | Nicad/600 | $190/3 |
| Raymarine 102 | 5.6 h., 2.35 w., 1.6 d. | CFR 46 (submersible) | Yes | Nicad/600 | $230/3 |
| Simrad HT-50 | 5.75 h., 2.75 w., 1.5 d. | IPX-7 (waterproof) | No | NiMh/n.a./1200 | $360/ 2 (parts) 1 (labor) |
| Si-Tex Micro-90 | 5.7 h., 2.26 w., 1.34 d. | Not waterproof | No | Nicad/n.a. | $300/2 |
| ShakespeareSE-700 | 5.6 h., 2.5 w., 1.4 d. | JIS-4 (waterproof) | Yes | NiMH/1,300 | $190/3 |
| Standard Horizon HX 260S | 5.3 h., 2.4 w., 1.6 d. | JIS-7 (submersible) | Yes | Nicad/750 | $180/3 |
| Standard Horizon HX 350S | 5.5 h., 2.3 w., 1.5 d. | JIS-7 (submersible) | Yes | Nicad/1,100 | $250/3 |
| Standard Horizon HX 460S | 3.5 h., 2.5 w., 1.2 d. | JIS-7 (submersible) | Yes | Li-Ion/1,100 | $300/3 |
| Uniden HH 955 | 6.6 h., 2.2 w., 1.8 d. | Not waterproof | Yes | Not provided/Will operate on either AA or rechargeable nicad cells | $130/3 |
