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Standard Horizon HX890 Handheld VHF with GPS Black

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This radio is a great choice for boaters, providing high quality sound and clear images. It is easy to use and has features such as DSC and GPS. It is also a great value for the price, with a charging cradle and easy to use interface.

Handheld VHF with GPS and FM Radio Receiver! The Standard Horizon HX890 with GPS is a perfect primary communication device for your near shore or inshore vessel or as a backup for your cruising or offshore vessel. The HX890 sets itself apart from other handheld VHF radios with features never before seen in a handheld VHF radio. First and fore…

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Handheld VHF with GPS and FM Radio Receiver! The Standard Horizon HX890 with GPS is a perfect primary communication device for your near shore or inshore vessel or as a backup for your cruising or offshore vessel. The HX890 sets itself apart from other handheld VHF radios with features never before seen in a handheld VHF radio. First and foremost the HX 890 is built in Military Standard MIL-STD-810F which means it can take a beating and keep working. Also built-in to the HX890 are two scrambler systems, a 4-code and 32-code, in case you want your conversation to remain private. Another feature is the built-in FM broadcast radio receiver. With this feature you can catch some tunes or news when radio communication is not necessary. The HX890 covers all of the regular VHF operations and more. Choose from 6W, 2W or 1W output power depending on your location and situation. Regardless of the power output you choose, the 890 will send and receive clearly thanks to its 700mW loud audio speaker and Noise Cancelling Function. Clearly listen to NOAA weather channels and get weather alerts. If the 890 goes overboard you dont have to panic. Not only is it waterproof and submersible but it floats and has a water activated strobe light. The included 1800mAh high capacity li-ion battery will provide up to 11 hours operating time. And speaking of operating, the HX890 is very easy to use thanks in part to its 1.7" x 1.7" display. You can choose from Day or Night mode and the keys are also lit for nighttime use. The HX890 also has dedicated buttons for channel up and down as well as volume up and down making it very easy to use. The Internal 66 channel WAAS GPS receiver in the HX890 gives you another reason to feel safe on the water. If you ever have to transmit an emergency call, use the dedicated distress button the back of the unit and it will transmit a DSC call with your Latitude and Longitude included. Another nice backup feature is the ability to navigate routes and waypoints. If your primary chartplotter goes down, use the HX890 to navigate back to port safely. As you have read the HX890 performs all needed functions of a handheld VHF and much more…

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This radio is a great choice for boaters, providing high quality sound and clear images. It is easy to use and has features such as DSC and GPS. It is also a great value for the price, with a charging cradle and easy to use interface.

Pros

High quality and clear
DSC and GPS features
Comfortable to hold
Great value for the price
Easy to use

Cons

Muffled sound when wet
Clunky interface
Slow charging cradle
Limited call range

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Handheld VHF with GPS and FM Radio Receiver! The Standard Horizon HX890 with GPS is a perfect primary communication device for your near shore or inshore vessel or as a backup for your cruising or offshore vessel. The HX890 sets itself apart from other handheld VHF radios with features never before seen in a handheld VHF radio. First and foremost the HX 890 is built in Military Standard MIL-STD-810F which means it can take a beating and keep working. Also built-in to the HX890 are two scrambler systems, a 4-code and 32-code, in case you want your conversation to remain private. Another feature is the built-in FM broadcast radio receiver. With this feature you can catch some tunes or news when radio communication is not necessary. The HX890 covers all of the regular VHF operations and more. Choose from 6W, 2W or 1W output power depending on your location and situation. Regardless of the power output you choose, the 890 will send and receive clearly thanks to its 700mW loud audio speaker and Noise Cancelling Function. Clearly listen to NOAA weather channels and get weather alerts. If the 890 goes overboard you dont have to panic. Not only is it waterproof and submersible but it floats and has a water activated strobe light. The included 1800mAh high capacity li-ion battery will provide up to 11 hours operating time. And speaking of operating, the HX890 is very easy to use thanks in part to its 1.7" x 1.7" display. You can choose from Day or Night mode and the keys are also lit for nighttime use. The HX890 also has dedicated buttons for channel up and down as well as volume up and down making it very easy to use. The Internal 66 channel WAAS GPS receiver in the HX890 gives you another reason to feel safe on the water. If you ever have to transmit an emergency call, use the dedicated distress button the back of the unit and it will transmit a DSC call with your Latitude and Longitude included. Another nice backup feature is the ability to navigate routes and waypoints. If your primary chartplotter goes down, use the HX890 to navigate back to port safely. As you have read the HX890 performs all needed functions of a handheld VHF and much more…

Specifications

Display	1.7" x 1.7"
Power Output	6W, 2W or 1W
Features	GPS, FM radio receiver, two scrambler systems, water activated strobe light, Day or Night mode, lit keys, route and waypoint navigation
Type	Handheld VHF radio
Brand	Standard Horizon
Frequency Band	VHF
Emergency Channel	dedicated distress button
Range	near shore or inshore
Battery Life	up to 11 hours
Water Resistance	waterproof and submersible
Voice Scrambler	4-code and 32-code scrambler systems
Channels	NOAA weather channels
Noise Cancellation	Noise Cancelling Function
Waterproof	Yes
Weather Alert	weather alerts