Standard Horizon HX270S HandHeld Vhf Radio

by Standard Horizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 3 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• ASIN: B000Y87SRG
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #75 in Electronics > Marine Electronics > Marine Two-Way Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 25, 2003

Product Description

HX270SSubmersible 5 Watt Marine Portable VHF No ordinary portable Marine VHF the HX270S with battery life features and included accessories makes the HX270S the best value in it's class.1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride - 18 hour battery Oversized LCD Includes 12VDC & 110VAC overnight charges with drop in base Submersible Alkaline battery tray and belt clip Features:Features you expect and unique functionsThe HX270S has the capability to be programmed to scan any number of channels with other without priority to channel 16 also includes Ch16 Dual Watch and NOAA Weather alert. The PRESET key allows you to easy recall 8 of your most used channels. Additionally an easy to see battery life indicator on the LCD warns you when the battery needs recharging.AccessoriesThe accessories supplied with the Standard Horizon HX270S are unmatched; a 1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery that will last over 18 hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) when transmitting at 5W. Also included is a waterproof alkaline battery tray 12VDC Charger 110VAC changer and a desk top drop-in cradle to charge the radio on shore or on your boat.Its built better so backed better Because the HX270S is built better its back better. If your Standard Horizon HX270S ever fails for any reason including water damage during normal use in the first three years STANDARD HORIZON will repair or replace it free without hassle or chargesperiod! If it fails thereafter in normal use it for the life time of the product it is covered by Standard Horizons Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program.Product : STANDARD HX270S VHF RADIO Manufacturer : STANDARD HORIZON Manufacturer Part No : HX270S

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars teriffic radio, October 12, 2008

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RUSSELL J. Anderson "Russ" (Corvallis, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This is a terrific radio for the price. I bought two and they performed better than I had expected. Great range and clear transmission. For a no frills basic marine hand-held, this can't be beat.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good deal!, June 7, 2008

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L. John Charles (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Compact handheld, with good reception and range. Easy to set up. Scan function works well. Good ergonomics with easy buttons. Large screen, backlit, readable in dim light. Excellent product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice unit, June 8, 2007

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Bruce W. Hottum - See all my reviews
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Good value, well made, big LCD screen. good signal strength. Just what I was looking for