On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:07:23 -0500, "Mark"
wrote:

Any recommendations for a low cost, mounted, basic VHF radio? The display
has given out on my old radio. I am considering the Uniden Solara and would
appreciate comments on this model or suggestions for others.

I'll let you in on a little secret - other than price, VHF marine
radios are pretty much all the same in terms of performance. They all
function in the same way. It's just a question of what you are
comfortable with - orange backlight, green backlight, button
placement, how intuitive the controls are, etc.

I prefer Icom equipment and have for years. Oddly, in the amateur
radio world, I use Yaesu equipment, but for this kind of use, Icom is
the master. Virtually bullet proof.

With respect to Uniden, it's a popular radio, I haven't heard much bad
about them in terms of service/repair and if it's priced right for
you, it's the deal you want to take advantage of.

As to specs, they all are spec'd out the same. Some will claim that
it "meets" standard, some will claim they exceed standard - blah,
blah, blah. As long as they meet spec, it's fine - don't go
overboard.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom