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Originally Posted by classicman
It's the elements and the signal strength that the marine variety have to deal with that make them more expensive. It's different when the unit needs to be able send a signal 50-100 miles from out in the ocean versus on land where there are more towers and whatnot. Also, the saltwater and rougher conditions (banging around) cause the manufacturer to design and protect the innards differently.
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And you do know that the Coast Guard did not get the funding to up grade all their search capablitities via our radios. But they are trying to get it back in the funding. We go off shore as well in our boat.
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