Hand held VHF is this one good enuf?

Dave Shady Larsen

Dave Shady Larsen

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I have been wanting one for a while and these came up on sale thru work.

Model: STDHX290 Manufacturer: Standard Weight: 3.00
STANDARD HX290 5W FLOATING HND HELD VHF





FLOATING HANDHELD 5W VHF
  • Floating
  • Submersible JIS-8 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
  • Slim form fitting case
  • Selectable 5 and 1 Watt transmit power output
  • Supplied with a Li-ion battery, AC and DC chargers and a charging cradle
  • Glow-In-the-Dark strip
  • Huge channel display
  • Optional speaker microphone or headset capable
  • All USA, International and Canadian Marine Channels
  • Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
  • NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert
  • Key lock
  • Squelch level on display
  • Low battery indicator
  • Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
  • Optional FBA-40 Alkaline battery tray available
  • 3 Year Waterproof Warranty


 
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I have the Std Horizon 851 for the DSC capability. I don't know if you have tried to relay any info to the Coast Guard but they want coordinates not 1/2 mile off Bloody Pt at the mouth of the Eastern Bay. With DSC, after you have registered the radio, your name, boat info and location is transmitted to CG and every other boat in the with DSC enabled. Registration is easy (and at no cost) through BoatUS web site, http://www.boatus.com/MMSI/
 
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