{"product_id":"gme-gx625-5-watt-handheld-vhf-marine-radio","title":"GME GX625 5-Watt Handheld VHF Marine Radio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGME GX625, 5-Watt Handheld VHF Marine Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, durable, and easy to use, for essential marine communications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GME GX625 delivers essential marine communications with 5W transmit power, perfect for boating, fishing, sailing, and emergency use. 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