Uniden MHS75 VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio

by Uniden

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.2 x 6.1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001J5MQ20
• Item model number: MHS75
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

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This compact, well built, rugged handheld Marine radio is rated JIS8/IPX8 submersible and is packed with outstanding features. Included accessories are a rapid clip-on DC charger, and Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.

This compact, well built, rugged handheld Marine radio is rated JIS8/IPX8 submersible and is packed with outstanding features.

Rapid clip-on DC charger works in any standard 12 volt DC "cigarette lighter" style outlet.

All USA, International, and Canada Channels

The MHS75 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.

Dual, Triple, Quad Watch Operation

These different watch modes let you monitor up to two Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one regular marine channel.

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.

Clip-On DC Charger

The MHS75 ships with a rapid clip-on DC charger. Charge in any standard 12 volt DC "cigarette lighter" style outlet.

JIS8 Waterproof Level

Uniden MHS75 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 MHS75 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 JIS8 waterproof rating. It also features a floating design, and is submersible for up to 30 minutes at five feet.

A JIS8 waterproof rating means the MHS75 is submersible for up to 30 minutes at five feet.

1 /2.5/5 Watt Switchable

Select between 1, 2.5, and 5 Watts for short- and long-range communication--this is also a convenient way to save a little battery life. In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you need. If you find yourself far away from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission power from 1 Watt to 2.5 Watts or 5 Watts

Easy Viewing

The MHS75's large, easy-to-read backlit LCD display and backlit keypad make it easy to use, day or night.

Three-Year Warranty

The MHS75 is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box

Uniden MHS75 Radio, Antenna, DC Adapter, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, Beltclip, Wrist Strap, Documentation

Product Description

This compact, well built, rugged handheld Marine radio is rated JIS8/IPX8 submersible and is packed with outstanding features. Included accessories are a rapid clip-on DC charger, and Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great radios, June 13, 2010

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N. Cianca "ncianca" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden MHS75 VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

I've owned several Uniden radios over the years. They are always well built, reliable and work. This radio is no exception. It is clear on broadcast and receive at all 3 wattage settings. Even in congested radio traffic areas, the battery will 8 hours daily over 2-3 days on a charge (mostly receive). In noisy, windy, etc environments you want to keep it around your chest. My minor nitpicks is that when the radio is turned of it doesn't retain the last settings for scan mode, etc, but it just takes a few seconds to set it up. Get an AC - 12v adapter ($5-$10) so that you can charge it off a wall.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed, August 25, 2010

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Physician - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden MHS75 VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

I bought this unit before a 1 week long kayak expedition off the north of Vancouver Island. I charged the unit up before I left Port Hardy and used it to check weather reports and talk to the local light house keeper.

The reception was great and the battery was still almost unused by the end of the week. I left it on a home and the battery was still good 2 weeks later.

A car charger would be a nice addition but I already have a DC-AC converter in my cigarette lighter so I didn't miss that option. For the money, this is a good unit although I didn't try submerging it in salt water.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent radio, September 29, 2010

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E. Alan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden MHS75 VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio (Electronics)

This radio works very well. I was able to transmit over a good distance, is clear and understandable. The weather radio section has a weather alarm which is quite loud and worked well during the last tornado watch. The speaker is usually fine but not loud enough to be heard well when there s a lot of engine noise. It only has a 12 v DC charger, but I purchased an AC adapter. I now prefer charging the unit in the car while driving to the boat.