Standard Horizon HX300 Standard HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio
January 13, 2018 - Comment
Standard HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio. The HX300 is an extremely compact 5W FLOATING handheld VHF. If dropped in the water, a flashing strobe light is activated to help recover the unit. The HX300 comes packaged with a high capacity 1650 mAh 3.7V Lithium-ion non memory rechargeable battery, rugged belt clip, 110/220VAC USB charger. Other key features include programmable scan Priority Scan, Tri-watch and Dual Watch functions, a 10 channel preset key selection, 600 mW internal audio speaker and a new Easy to Operate menu making this the most intuitive yet compact floating handheld on the market today. The HX300 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty. Other features include: submersible IPX-8 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes, ergonomic case design, selectable 5 and 1 Watt transmit power output, all USA, International and Canadian marine channels, NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert, key illumination button, available alkaline battery tray. In the box: HX300 w/ antenna, battery, 110VAC charger, belt clip and wrist strap, owner’s manual. 2.3″W x 5″H x 1.4″D; Wt.: 9 oz.
Product Features
- Large 1.75″ LCD
- 5 or 1 Watts of transmit power
- All scanning functions including Programmable, Priority Scan and Dual/Tri Watch
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Disappointed / would not purchase again. Disappointed with this radio. Does not transmit consistently (transmission cuts in and out), receives signals well. Purchased primarily for use during fire / rescue operations on the water; this radio is not suitable for basic communication let alone emergency response or life safety.
Good for travel, convenient usb charging Very lightweight and super convenient to have USB (vs. cradle) charging, but incredibly loud beeps every time you press the volume / squelch /channel buttons. (I miss analogue vol/sq control.)This has, though, become my travel vhf, while my old icom is still my go-to when I’m not worried about charging.
Light weight, “fussy” channel/scan adjustments… Decent VHF radio, but the small buttons on it are fussier for making frequency changes/scans/etc than other handheld radios I’ve used. No doubt that is more of a learning curve than bad design. Very light weight. I haven’t plunked it in the water – don’t intend to – but I appreciate the fact that it is water resistant and floats. (Review by Captain Jim, husband of The Blonde)