STANDARD HORIZON HX40E

PRICE £159.95 CONTACT www.standardhorizon.co.uk This waterproof VHF, which is about the size of a pack of playing cards, is compact but packs a punch. It boasts 6W of transmitting power, an FM radio and a bright dot matrix screen that remains clear even in direct sunlight. Chunky buttons on the simple fascia make it easy to use with gloves.