Cobra MR-HH400XVP VHF Waterproof Marine Radio

by Cobra

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00076QBQ4
• Item model number: MR HH400 XVP R
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,773 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An essential tool for recreational boaters, the handheld Cobra MR HH400X VP marine VHF radio lets captains instantly communicate with other vessels, marinas, bridges, and even the U.S. Coast Guard, making it ideal for everything from mooring requests to emergency calls. The radio boasts channels for U.S., Canada, and international waters, giving users access to any of the three channel maps established for these areas, along with 10 weather channels run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA channels provide 24-hour weather updates in all 50 states, ensuring that you're never caught unaware by a rainstorm, blizzard, or heavy winds. The radio even includes an emergency weather alert that sounds an alarm when threatening conditions--such as a tropical storm or tsunami--is gathering. And thanks to the dual power marine transceivers (1 watt and 5 watts), you'll be able to communicate over both short and long distances depending on your needs.

To further protect boaters in emergency situations, owners will enjoy instant access to channel 9 (the primary calling channel) and channel 16 (reserved for emergency and distress calls only). The remainder of the channels are accessible via the 10-channel memory, making it simple to switch stations for lengthier communication (channel 9 should only be used for first contact) or to scan stations. When you're not calling others, the MR HH400X sits in standby mode, where it monitors three channels at once: channel 16 and two user-selected channels.

Boaters will also appreciate the scan function, which scans all the channels to find conversations in progress, and the memory scan function, which performs the same task but only for preprogrammed stations. Additional features include a large, easy-to-read LCD display; illuminated function keys; a signal strength meter that shows the strength of incoming and outgoing signals; and a button/key lock that preserves settings. And to top it off, the VHF radio is even submersible for up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water, so you needn't worry when conditions get rough.

The radio, which measures 2.2 by 5.5 by 1.4 inches (W x H x D), is bundled with a value pack of complementary items, including six rechargeable NiMH batteries, a desktop charger, a 12-volt vehicle adapter, an AC wall adapter, a swiveling belt clip, and a wrist strap. It's also backed by a three-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
MR HH400X radio, six rechargeable NiMH batteries, desktop charger, 12-volt vehicle adapter, AC wall adapter, swiveling belt clip, wrist strap, user's manual.

Product Description

3 Year warranty on radio Included: 6 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, locking desktop charger, swiveling belt clip, wrist strap. 10 Channel memory
Tri-watch
Memory scan
Locking desktop charger
2100 mAh NiMH batteriesincluded
12 Volt vehicle adapter and AC wall adapter Included
1 or 5 Watts
U.S.A., Canada & International channels
10 NOAA weather channels
Weather alert
Instant channel 16//9
Signal strength meter
Button/key lock
Battery tray with charge contacts (one per transceiver)
Illuminated function keys
Illuminated LCD display: large

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great dependable radio, October 16, 2006

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T. C. Mattison (Nags head , NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cobra MR-HH400XVP VHF Waterproof Marine Radio (Electronics)

This radio is great! Waterproof up to a 3 feet deep (have not tested that claim, and don't care to!) The radio last for weeks without charging, I like the Triwatch button with monitors channels 16/9/and weather alert channels. You can also can all 88 channels, or scan up to 10 memory channels. The weather button is great so you can hear the weather at anytime. I live 10 miles inland and can still turn it on in my house and hear the coastguard on channel 16 and the weather reports also. The back light is not half bad, although the orange colored glow is a little out dated. The unit is light and rugged. The antenna is just the right length. It's a very sharp looking unit also. I was very happy that it came with high quality rechargeable batteries (6 of them) they are 2100mah which is basically the latest in rechargeable NIMH. My favorite feature of this unit is it's reception bars. When another boater is transmitting a signal, you can basically tell how far you are from them by how many bars you have (1-5). The unit transmits on 1 watt or 5 watts of power, which is just right. I almost always use it at just 1 watt and I have not had any trouble. If my boat ever starts sinking, I say screw the wife and kids, I'm going for this puppy first!
This is the Motor Vessel "Miss Behaven" out of Miami, Fl out!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing product, June 26, 2007

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Paulo M. Van Eyken (RJ, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cobra MR-HH400XVP VHF Waterproof Marine Radio (Electronics)

It took less than 3 minutes to setup the radio (on international frequency). Sailing 5 miles offshore, called the marina using just 1 watt, on a cluttered channel. The answer came in seconds, and operator stated the communication was absolutely clear (5/5).
The radio uses regular and rechargeable AA batteries. Charge @car, @boat.
Tough equipment.
I strongly recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SKiNNyRaE, August 24, 2006

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SKiNNyRaE "SKiNNyRaE" (South) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cobra MR-HH400XVP VHF Waterproof Marine Radio (Electronics)

Bought this radio to cruise up/down the tombigbee. Ya just might run out of gas, cell phone communications are spotty if any. Tugs and personal craft steer for the channel. I needed a good reliable radio to chat with tugs 3 wide and emergency communitaion also if needed. So far I feel that I made the right choice. It came with rechargable batteries which i am very pleased to have. In closing I feel much more confident with a reliable radio on the Bigbee. I have had no probs with it 5 star it is.