Seatel 550 radio info please...

[Mr. Fisherman]

I know a guy that would like to sell me a Seatel 550 VHF radio. It has been checked and it works.

My question is this, what is a fair price. I am on a serious budget (ask my wife) so I can't spend any more than I have to. I really believe that I need a VHF. Should I buy a cheap new one?

Thanks in advance,

Mr. F... images/icons/confused.gif

[orsturgeon]

I bought a Uniden MC 1020 and 5' antenna for under 200 including S&H. Good radio!
http://www.valcoelectronics.com/marine/mc1020.htm


Good luck, if it works and is a good price I say buy it.

[Pete]

Just as a point of comparison, I have an Apelco (Raytheon) 52 which cost me $149, plus an antenna. It's 25 watts and will monitor channels I select.

[orsturgeon]

Well I don't know anything about that brand, but if it has all of the marine channels and weather stations AND IT WORKS I say buy it. Does it come with an antenna? I think that it is very important to have a VHF radio in addition to a cell phone.

Good luck.

Joel

[orsturgeon]

I meant to add that a radio can save your life

[ 04-27-2001: Message edited by: orsturgeon ]

[Mr. Fisherman]

Thanks orsturgeon,

So do you think getting into the seatel for under $100 is a deal or what?