Uniden Atlantis 250BK Black Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.5 x 3.2 inches ; 8.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000167NZI
• Item model number: 250BK
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the roughest seas to the calmest harbors, Uniden built this durable handheld VHF Marine Radio to provide reliable communication right at your fingertips. Covering all USA, International and Canadian marine channels, as well as all N.O.A.A. Weather channels with Weather Alert, you'll always know what's coming. And, with its variable power, tough waterproof construction and backlit LCD display and keypad, you'll be able to operate with ease, no matter what the conditions. Other features include: 1 watt/5 Watt selectable power output, 10 hour NiMH rechargeable battery and alkaline battery tray, mountable charging cradle, memory channel scan and supplied with 12vDC and 110VAC charger. At this price, how can you go wrong.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, but low transmit power., April 2, 2007

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R. Gage - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK Black Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio (Electronics)

This VHF is less expensive than others, but I have noticed that it's receive and transmit capabilities do not match those of the VHF's my friends take out.
I know it says 5 watts, but after trying to hail a nearby village I realized that this VHF would not reach while another would.
I would recommend the Atlantis model that is about half the size of this one, not sure of the model number, but it looks similar to this one, just smaller.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Great Radio, June 25, 2010

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Capt. MS - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK Black Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio (Electronics)

I got this radio three years ago and it has held greatly up to my expectations. I use this radio every day and would never go on my boat without it. The sound quality is great and it is very easy to use. I particularly love the scanning and tri watch features. Scanning between channels 9, 16, 22A, 68, and 72 make it easy for me to keep track of all the chatter. The range on this radio is great and my max range so far has been ten miles. Receiving quality is just as good. The battery life is great, but because of my heavy use the charge has not been holding as well as it used to. If you need and excellent and affordable radio this is one of the best choices out there, and I am positive I will look into purchasing another Atlantis radio when this one goes, but I don't think this radio will die any time soon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uniden Atlantis 250Bk, November 30, 2008

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D. Farney (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden Atlantis 250BK Black Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio (Electronics)

I bought one of these for everyday use in the Everglades, and have had no problem with it, it has even been subject to my waterproof and drop tests (been submerged in marsh water and rained on multiple times dropped on cement, gravel, in sand, and mud.) and have had no transmitting or recieving problems. Unfortunately, if you drop it on cement from 8 feet just the right way you can crack the threaded part that the antenna attaches to. I have transmitted and recieved as far as 8 miles with this radio. My line of sight is open and there is no electronic interference where I am, so individual results may vary. Even though I broke mine im buying another, and than I will have a spare battery. For the price, not a bad deal.