Uniden Atlantis 250BK 16-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 3 inches ; 15.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E99WOC
• Item model number: ATLANTIS-250G
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Uniden Atlantis 250 features all NOAA emergency weather channels, as well as all USA, International and Canadian marine channels. It also comes ready for an optional speaker microphone and meets JIS4 waterproof standards. Uniden Atlantis 250 gives you the power to go anywhere.

Uniden Atlantis 250 gives you the power to go anywhere.

Use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack and keep alkaline AAs as a backup.

View a control diagram. Click here for a larger image

Also available in black.

All USA, International, and Canada Channels

The Atlantis 250 covers all USA, International, and Canadian marine channels, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity.

All NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert

This radio comes preprogrammed with NOAA weather channels. The Emergency/Weather Alert allows it to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local or national emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/weather broadcast.

Instant Channel 16/9/Triple Watch

Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds.

Memory Channel Scan

Automatically scan your programmed channels with Memory Channel Scan. Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel. It remains on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a two-second delay period.

JIS4/CFR46 Waterproof Level

Uniden Atlantis 250 VHF Hand Held Radio won't give up no matter how wet it gets. Whitecap splash, gusty spray, tidal wave, whatever, this radio can take it. The Uniden Atlantis 250 2-way Marine Radio is built rugged to take the rigors of being out on the water, day in and day out with a full JIS4 / CFR46 waterproof rating.

1 Watt/5 Watt Switchable

Select between 1 and 5 Watts for short- and long-range communication--this is also a convenient way to save a little battery life.

NiMH and Alkaline Battery Capability

The Atlantis 250 ships with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack, which can be conveniently charged in the included drop-in charger. Also included is a an alkaline battery case, so you can keep Alkaline AA batteries handy as an emergency backup.

Easy Viewing

The Atlantis' brilliant backlit LCD display and backlit keypad make it easy to use, day or night.

Three-Year Warranty

The Atlantis 250 is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box

Uniden Atlantis 250BK Radio, Antenna, AC Adapter, DC Adapter, Cradle, Rechargeable Battery, Beltclip, Wrist Strap, Mounting Screws, Alkaline Battery Case, Documentation

Product Description

Uniden Atlantis 250 VHF Hand Held Radio won't give up no matter how wet it gets. Whitecap splash, gusty spray, tidal wave, whatever, this Radio can take it. The Uniden Atlantis 250 2-way Marine Radio is built rugged to take the rigors of being out on the water, day in and day out with a full JIS4 / CFR46 waterproof rating. Details: Covers all USA, International and Canadian marine channels keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity; All N.O.A... weather channels with weather alert; Memory channel scan function; 1 watt / 5 watt switchable setting lets you change form maximum transmitting power to extended battery life; NiMH and alkaline battery capability means less battery hassles; Instant channel 16 / 9 / triple watch function; Backlit lcd display and keypad for easy use in low-light conditions; Built in speaker / microphone jack (Mic not included); Flexible rubber antenna. It's the marine radio that always comes back for more. Order Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Uniden Atlantis 250BK VHF Hand Held Radio, Black - word search in our store for 'Uniden'. Uniden Atlantis 250G VHF Hand Held Radio, Gray

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Splash Resistant-- NOT WATERPROOF, June 8, 2009

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Chris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK 16-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

Got this for my small boat, it was on sale at West Marine and listed as 'waterproof' (who wants a boat radio that's not waterproof?). Takes multiple power sources, does dual watch, weather band, and the price was right.

After it charged up it worked great. We used it several times for coordinating activites without incident.

Until, while helping trailer the boat, my friend slips on some seaweed and this 'waterproof' radio hits the water. It was in MAYBE a foot of water for half a second, but that was enough. The PTT button was stuck on, the button would physically push and release but the circuit stayed active and the radio kept transmitting- salt water had shorted the PTT switch.
Turning the radio off and on was no help- it refused to power up with the PTT switch held down (just made a beeping noise).

Further research reveals that this unit is rated JIS4. According to [...], JIS4 means 'splash resistant'.
Most of the other marine portables are rated JIS7 (same as IPX7)- can be submerged under 1 meter (3 feet) of water for 30 minutes with no ill effects. Some are rated JIS8 (indefinitely submersible up to mfr. specified depth).

Many of the other units also float, and most aren't that much more expensive than this one.

You might check out the Uniden MHS75, which is actually cheaper, smaller, and is JIS8 rated. It also has SAME weather radio alerts, which this doesn't.

I'm giving this 2/5 stars because I think a boating radio, to be used on the water, should be more than just 'splash proof', especially when nearly all the competition is JIS7. And had me and my friends been stuck on the water instead of on the boat launch, the unexpected failure of this unit would have put us in serious trouble.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Water proof, October 5, 2009

By 

James Bock "oftenlucid" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK 16-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

I use this radio for open water swimming events in salt water as a Pilot in a 15' Zodiac Inflatable or kayaks.

Pro: Good ergonomics, has both 1 and 5 watts, clear communications, rechargeable batter or AA pack.


Con: I was trying to make it through some waves in a kayak and the boat flipped. The radio was attached to the kayak and got wet, not for long and not at all deep. Now the display is fogged up and it doesn't seem to turn on.

The ad says "Water proof", JIS4/CFR46 Waterproof Level. This is actually a level 4, out of 1 to 8, which only rates it for sea spray.

Net: If this WAS water proof, I would recommend it. Since it is only rated for sea spray, I can not recommend this radio for boating. How does this get put in the Marine section I wonder?

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product, nice price, July 8, 2008

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Anonymously Posted "Anonymously Posted" (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK 16-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

Great price on a fantastic product. It has a rechargable battery, and can also run on AA batteries. It is waterproof (essential for boating) and doesn't need a dry sack like other marine radios. It is rugged, comes in well/good reception, comes with mounting fixture and charger, and is of Uniden's usual solid quality.