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HX300 Compact Floating Handheld VHF Radio
- Model # 13130844 | Manuf. # HX300
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January 12, 2013 - July 31, 2013
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Simplest operation ever in a handheld VHF, with an ergonomic case design, plus the HX300 floats and activates a flashing recovery strobe light if dropped overboard. It meets industry-leading IPX8 waterproofing standard and includes programmable scan functions, a 10-channel preset key selection, 600mW internal audio speaker and a new E2O (Easy to Operate) menu making this the most intuitive yet compact floating handheld on the market today. The HX300 comes packaged with a high capacity 1650mAh 3.7V Lithium-ion non memory rechargeable battery, rugged belt clip, 110 -240V AC USB charger.
- Material: Polycarbonate housing, die-cast chassis
- Controls: On/Off volume knob, 9-button keypad
- Scanning Modes: Programmable, Priority and Dual Watch
- Weather Alert: Yes
- Transmit Power: 5W
- Battery Type: 1,650mAh 3.7V Lithium-ion
- Battery Life: More than 13 hours
- Waterproof Rating: IPX8, and it floats
- Dimensions: 2 3/8"W x 5"H x 1 3/8"D
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 1 1/2" x 1"
- Weight: 9oz.
- Included Equipment: Battery pack, USB charger, USB charging cable, antenna and belt clip
- Warranty: Three-year waterproof, $65 flat rate
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Pros
- Clear Signal
- Easy To Use
- Good Audio
- Light Compact
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- No Dsc No Gps
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about HX300 Compact Floating Handheld VHF Radio (Unpublish per Marc Huerta):
Nice handheld. Great Value.
Light, easy to use. Scanning features found on more expensive models.
FLOATS! A big plus.
Standard USB charging cord, also a plus.
I bought this as a backup radio in case of power loss or emergency on the boat.
Perfect for my use, because I have DSC on my fixed mount, with GPS Integrated.
If you do not have GPS somehow connected to your primary radio, I would recommend buying one with GPS built-in.
Highly recommended as a back up emergency radio.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Convenient Charging
- Easy To Use
- Good Audio
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Camping
- Emergencies
- Families
- Hiking
Comments about HX300 Compact Floating Handheld VHF Radio (Unpublish per Marc Huerta):
Have had this radio for about six months now, absolutely love it and very happy with the purchase! Used it volunteering at a local event and was able to get a better connection with the nearest coast guard station than the Coast guards own handheld at the event were. It's lightweight but rugged, to carry so it's always ready in an emergency. Battery life better than advertised, and since it's charged by USB I can charge from outlet, computer, car, or inexpensive solar unit.
During summers I work with a local Parks and Recreation department, one camp we offer takes kids out to a fairly remote island with almost no cell service, hardly any regular visitors, and only sporadic State Park ranger visits. I keep the radio with me at all times, around camp, hiking the island, et, confident that I could easily contact coast guard or local police boat if any sort of emergency occurred.
Great buy, couldn't recommend highly enough!
Service and delivery comments:
Staff at my local West Marine helped me choose this radio, recommended it as a great mid-range, user friendly yet feature-packed radio. I have found it to be equal or superior to top of the line radios from this and other brands. Thanks West marine!
- Primary use:
- Personal
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