"Standard Horizon Hx290…a nice combination of value and size"
MarineProductReviews.com recently checked out the latest Standard Horizon floating VHF handheld. This is a handheld VHF review for the Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld Vhf Radio.
The three things that stand out with this handheld VHF radio are 1) price 2) waterproof and 3) it floats. Don’t underestimate this last point if you are in the market for a handheld VHF. The Hx290 transmits at both 5w and 1w. The 5w offers a great combo of range and battery efficiency. With this floating handheld VHF, you are getting a quality hand held boat radio with the no-frills core feature set but with Standard Horizon quality and 3 year warranty at a price point just over $100. The Hx290 VHF has been designed in a way that ensures that however harsh and rugged the marine environment becomes, your communication channels are up and running. The Handheld VHF reviews show that the Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld Vhf Radio can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without any detrimental effects. The Hx290 is waterproof and comes with a 3 year warranty period. This is an industry leading standard. This just reinforces that fact that this product can brace the elements as good or as better as its user.
Standard Horizon Attention to Detail:
The Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld Vhf Radio is easy to use and the large keys and volume knob make life easier because you can manipulate them even while wearing gloves. Handheld VHF reviews pay marvelous attention to the features that any device provides and the inexpensive Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld Vhf Radio is another example. There are smaller handheld VHF radios out there but MarineProductReview found the Hx290 handheld VHF to be a nice combination of power, price and size.
The Standard Horizon Hx290 features include:
- Programmable scan
- Dual watch
- Nice 1.5"x1" display
- Ch16 priority scan
- NOAA weather channels with weather alert
- Selectable 5 and 1 watt transmit power
- 10-channel preset key
- VHF Keylock
- VHF Battery life indicator
Steady and Reliable:
The best part of the deal is that the Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld Vhf Radio is covered by the manufacturer’s lifetime flat rate service program. The HX290 is the best companion for boaters of all stripes. This is a great hand held VHF for smaller boats, day boats (including kayaks) but is also a great backup VHF radio for larger boats. Priced at ~$115, we found the Standard Horizon Hx290 to be a perfect backup method of communication for any boat. Or, a great primary means of communication for the smaller boat.
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