Standard Horizon Hx290 Floating Handheld VHF Radio Review
"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) quality 2) waterproof and 3) it floats. Don’t underestimate this last point if you are in the market for a handheld VHF. The Hx290 VHF has been designed in a way that ensures no matter how harsh the marine environment becomes, your communication channels are up and running. The Standard Horizon Hx290 can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without any detrimental effects. The Hx290 also comes with comes with the Standard Horizon 3 year warranty which is on the generous side for handheld VHFs. This just reinforces that fact that this product is designed for durability.
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The Standard Horizon Hx290 Vhf is easy to use due to the large keys and volume knob make which you can manipulate easily even while wearing gloves. There are smaller handheld VHF radios out there but MarineProductReviews.com found the Hx290 handheld VHF to be a nice combination of power and size.
The Standard Horizon Hx290 features include:
- Programmable scan
- Dual watch
- 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
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.