Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS VHF Marine Radio

Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS VHF Marine Radio Review

Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS VHF Marine Radio Feature

• Handheld marine VHF radio factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international channels
• Supports all NOAA weather channels; compatible with 40 commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR) channels
• Channel scanning for all or programmed channels; monitors emergency channels and NOAA weather alert
• Oversized LCD display with channel names; certified as "intrinsically safe" for hazardous commercial environments
• Includes ni-cad battery and drop-in charger; measures 2.3 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D); 3-year warranty

Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS VHF Marine Radio Overview

Intrinsically safe submersible 5 watt marine portable VHF handheld radio with 40 programmable land mobile, channels with CTCSS and DCS signaling, selectable 5/2.5/1 watt transmit power output, submersible to 3 feet for 30 minutes, supplied with 1400 mAh Ni-Hd battery, battery tray, AC/DC chargers with cradle, quick draw belt clip, programmable scanning/dual watch, NOAA weather and alert, low battery indicator, SOS strobe light and key lock.

Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS VHF Marine Radio Specifications

Keep on top of emergencies while staying in touch with other boaters with the Standard Horizon STD-HX370SAS "intrinsically safe" handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for commercial marine use, the HX370SAS is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, keeping you fully informed of all the latest oceanic activity. At the same time, the radio offers a host of weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you can learn about approaching storms or hurricanes well before they hit. And if that weren't enough, it's also compatible with up to 40 commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR) channels with CTCSS or DCS signaling, though a Standard Horizon dealer will need to program the channels (and users are responsible for obtaining the appropriate FCC license).

As with any well-built marine radio, the HX370SAS is rugged and fully waterproof, with a compact design that can withstand submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It's also a breeze to browse through the channels using the scan function, either without priority (starting from lowest to highest) or while monitoring emergency channels 16 and 9 and the NOAA weather alert, which warns you of inclement conditions. Other operational details include a Preset key that easily recalls your eight most-used channels, an oversized LCD with channel names, and a high-intensity strobe light that emits the internally recognized S.O.S. signal during emergencies--a must for any boater. The S.O.S. beacon can be seen from up to 1 mile away.

The HX370SAS is also certified as "intrinsically safe," which means the radio itself and such accessories as the FNB-V57IS ni-cad battery pack, the CMP460 speaker microphone, and the FVP-31 voice scrambler meet the requirements of ANSI/UL913 6th edition for use in intrinsically safe environments, and are also built to withstand the day-in, day-out punishment of hostile commercial environments. The latter group includes: Class 1: flammable gases, vapors, or liquids; Div. 1 Group A (acetylene), Group B (hydrogen), Group C (ethylene), Group D (propane); Class 2: combustible dusts; Div. 1 Group E (metals), Group F (coal), Group G (grain); and Class 3: ignitable fibers and flyings.

When you're not using the 5-watt radio, simply drop it in the included charging cradle, which will keep the rechargeable ni-cad battery operating at full capacity. Also included is an AC charger and a quick-draw belt clip. And because dead batteries can be a serious safety hazard on the water, the HX370SAS sports a battery life indicator on the LCD that warns you when the battery needs charging. Also compatible with optional speaker microphones, headsets, and voice scramblers, the HX370SAS radio measures 2.3 by 3.7 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HX370SAS two-way radio, charging cradle, ni-cad battery, AC charger, belt clip, user's manual.

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