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Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio

Item # 80610
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Key Features

  • All marine channels, all NOAA weather channels

  • 10-channel preset key

  • 5/1 watt transmit power

  • Programmable scan, priority scan

  • Submersible to JIS-8 standards


Price $129.99
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Product Description
standard_horizon The Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio is one of the most affordable floating handheld marine radios available. Polycarbonate housing is completely waterproof and floats.

Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio Features:
• All USA/International and Canadian marine channels
• All NOAA weather channels and weather alerts
• Floating polycarbonate housing
• Programmable scan
• Channel 16 priority scan
• Dual watch
• 10-channel preset key
• Squelch level on display
• 5 or 1 Watt transmit power
• 1.5"W x 1"H LCD screen
• Submersible by JIS-8 standards

Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio Includes:
• 2300mAh Li-Ion battery
• Belt clip
• Flexible whip antenna
• 110V AC charger
• 12V DC charger
• Three-year waterproof warranty
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Specifications
Power 5/1 watt
Chan Select Up/Down
Batt Type Li-Ion
Batt Cap 1150MAh
Prog Scan Yes
Construction Submersible

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Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio (1.315582M)

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Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio
 
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5/16/2012
 
4.0

On-Time, As Promised - Great Service

By Kerry

from Concord, NH

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Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Boating

    Comments about Standard Horizon HX290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio:

    Unit is well desgined and built as with most Standard Horizon products . . .good value for the price point and reliable.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    • Q:

      if i buy 4 radio's will it transmit with 1 channel.
      Asked on 8/24/2012 by joey from guam

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    • Q:

      Does it have a AA battery pack back up cradle
      Asked on 7/31/2011 by Anonymous from louisiana

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