Uniden Atlantis 250G Hand-held VHF 2-Way Marine Radio

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.3 x 3.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,902 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2005

Product Description

Product Description

Uniden is creating a World Without Wires. Which means that Uniden is building products that give its customers more freedom to enjoy life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. From cordless phones to two-way radios to radar detectors, the company makes electronic wonders an everyday occurrence. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of cordless phones and consumer communications devices, chances are there's a Uniden product that's already making things more convenient in and around your home.PRODUCT FEATURES:All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels- covers all USA, International and Canadian marine channels keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity;JIS4/CFR46 Waterproof Level;1 Watt/5 Watt Switchable;NiMH and Alkaline Battery Capability;Instant Channel 16/9/Triple Watch;Backlit LCD Display;Backlit Keypad - Makes it easy to use in low-light conditions;All N.O.A.A. Weather Channels with Weather Alert;Memory Channel Scan;Optional Speaker/Microphone;Flexible Rubber Antenna.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Chris - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Radio, May 11, 2009

By	Steve Schreiber (Ames, IA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I received this as a gift and am impressed with the quality and function of the radio. I love that it came with a battery pack and a pack that accepts 6 "AA" batteries. If needed the radio can be operated on one pack while the other is charging. You can select which channels to scan. It also has weather band. It feels like a solid, well built radio and is supposed to be waterproof (I have not tested this yet).

I have not used it enough to give an opinion of range or clarity, but its features are above all of my expectations!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.