Review on Cobra MR F45-D Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio – 25 Watt VHF, Submersible, LCD Display, Noise Cancelling Microphone, NOAA Weather Channels, Signal Strength Meter, Scan Channels, White by Mike Palma

***Update*** The radio turned out to be pretty good. I cleared all connections, registered the VHF MMSI number with Boat US and now my boat can send an alert with coordinates if I get into a PAN, PAN, PAN, or MAYDAY situation. I was also able to communicate (in the dead of winter, test) with merchant ships in the Chesapeake Bay from my boat in my backyard, about 15 miles from Virginia Beach. I did a radio transmission test and got loud and clear feedback. Now I look good to put the boat on the water now in spring. **Old cut** You know I like the price, the cool look, the functionality is cool. However, the Panic compound turned out to be PITA. Can't get a good single out of my house in Virginia Beach either, haven't launched a boat since Christmas when I got these but tests in my backyard have been unsuccessful. For now all I can say is that this radio is fine.