[Paddlewise] Weather radios

I'd love to hear which radio people are using that are stronger than 5W
that is also handheld, *and* contains a VHF radio. It is next to impossible
to pick up weather when out in the Apostle Islands. The Radio Shack route
just doesn't seem to work. Any tips?

-Patrick

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