Standard Horizon STD-HX471S Handheld Marine VHF Radio (Silver)

by Standard Horizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 2.4 x 3.8 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GE0CKS
• Item model number: STD-HX471SS
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Keep on top of emergencies, stay in touch with other boaters, and even listen to your favorite AM and FM radio stations with the Standard Horizon STD-HX471SS handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine use, the HX471SS is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, letting you communicate easily with other ocean-going vessels. At the same time, the radio receives 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 should you want to call your friends or family on shore or sing along to your favorite station, the HX471SS can handle that, too. The radio's Family Radio Service (FRS) band accommodates your ship-to-shore communications, while the AM, FM, and aeronautical bands give you a ton of listening options. Simply put, the HX471SS lets you monitor a range of frequencies previously unavailable in any portable marine VHF radio.

As with any well-built marine radio, the HX471SS is rugged and fully waterproof, with a high-impact, non-corrosive, silver die-cast chassis that can withstand a high degree of physical abuse while also standing up to submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Want a submersible radio to take hiking, skiing, hunting, or caravanning? Look no further. 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. And should you want to scan between a VHF marine channel and a FRS channel, simply activate the Dual Watch function. Other operational details include an NOAA weather alert function that notifies you of impending severe weather, a Preset key that lets you store up to 10 channels for each band, 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.

Another nice feature is the NMEA charging cradle that lets you connect the radio to a GPS. Once connected, the radio stores your GPS location in its memory, and then notifies the Coast Guard or other emergency service should an accident occur. In the event of a distress, simply grab the HX471SS, lift the Distress cover, and depress the Distress key for three seconds. The radio will then transmit a distress call with your position while simultaneously activating the strobe light.

Packaged with a 1,300 mAh lithium-ion battery, HX471SS delivers 10 to 12 hours of operation on a single charge. Plus, the battery is guaranteed never to develop a "memory" that inhibits its ability to work for a full day. To charge, simply attach either the AC or 12-volt DC cable to the charging cradle and you're set (charging time is roughly three hours).

The radio, which also comes with a quick-draw belt clip, measures 2.36 by 3.78 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Handheld marine VHF radio, rechargeable battery, AC charger, 12-volt DC charger with cigarette lighter plug, charging cradle, user's manual.

Product Description

Titanium dual band handheld W63 submersible 5 watt marine VHF that transmits and receives on VHF marine and FRS, received on MURS, AM/FM broadcast, aircraft bands, DSC distress call with NMEA GPS input, submersible to 3 feet for 30 minutes, includes 1300mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 3 hour 110 VAC, 12 VDC 3 hour quick charger and charger cradle with NMEA interface, cable with cigarette lighter plug, programmable scan and user selectable priority scan, Dot Matrix display and high intensity strobe light, 5/2.5/1 watt transmit power output on Marine VHF, 500mW FRS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Sailboat Use, January 2, 2012

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NWTweety - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Horizon STD-HX471S Handheld Marine VHF Radio (Silver) (Electronics)

I purchased two of these in 2006. We took them on our sailboat for three years of cruising in tropical waters. When on deck I always kept one clipped to my life vest. Never any problems of any type. After returning I left them off the charger for almost two years. When I turned them on again they both worked fine. The batteries had held their charge for that long. I have since charged them again and they both still work flawlessly more than five years after purchasing.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Reliable, December 8, 2011

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Timothy Williams (Atlantic Ocean, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Horizon STD-HX471S Handheld Marine VHF Radio (Silver) (Electronics)

Product will not withstand actual use conditions. Seals, esp. on battery, are insufficient to prevent intrusion of water and humidity. Battery case is not water-resistant. Other seals, on DC-in port, microphone tap, etc. are prone to dislodge, allowing water water vapor entry. Unit needs a dry bag to protect it, particularly if one is kayak-bound. Because this is the case, one is just as well off with a non-submersible unit in a dry bag.

4.0 out of 5 stars Battery indicator, February 6, 2011

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LUIZ CARLOS GOMES JUNIOR - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Horizon STD-HX471S Handheld Marine VHF Radio (Silver) (Electronics)

Very good VHF. The sound is great, simple operation, but doesn't have a basic battery charge indicator. I didn't use yet up to the total discharge of the battery, and don't know if it has any notice about charging need.