Standard Horizon HX280 5 - watt Submersible Handheld VHF Transceiver

• Power - Output (Watts) 5w, 1w
• Speaker Mic No
• Waterproof Rating Submersible
• Weather Alert Yes
• Battery Type Lithium Ion

This is an excellent radio, great reception and distance coverage. Battery life is excellent as well, you won't go wrong with this radio. This particular product did not come with the AA battery case, but they can be purchased in several places.

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This radio is by far the best radio in it's class for the money. I have purchased 6 over the past year and will continue to use them on my various vessels.

Features that are key:

Squelch can be set in the keypad, which avoids having a knob that you can accidentally knock down with your hip (and thus not hear radio calls).

Strong this is not a flimsy wimpy $50 handheld. The antenna is flexible and won't break if you hook it on to something. The case is strong, and it will easily resist being dropped. Obviously you can't throw it against the wall, but of you drop one of those $50 Midland jobs, chances are it's garbage.

All the other normal features are there, but you can't get a better radio on the whole for the money than this one.

Steve

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I recently purchased this radio and have not tried all the features yet but my initial impression is that it seems to be a very good radio for what it is designed for. The feel is very solid. The interface is pretty intuitive. The reception and sound quality are very good. Battery life seems to be as advertised. I have not gotten it wet yet so can't speak to the waterproof characteristics.

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We bought this radio as a back up on our offshore fishing trips. It performs great and has great clarity and range. There are many features on this little handheld. The peace-of-mind of having a submersible radio is also very nice.

Good price, good value, great quality. Clear sound, good reception, and has been sturdy. Can plug into a car outlet or with a wall charger.