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First, I will say that this radio did work fairly well, when it was working. The audio was clear and the range was good. The screen was bright and the battery life was good.
However, there are quite a few design flaws. First is the battery clip. Our clip broke within one month of owning the radio (fixed with a zip tie around the whole radio). Ours wasn't the only one with this problem, as we have met at least one other cruiser with the exact same issue (became a joke around the table that night).
Second, is the "submersible" feature. By submersible, they mean you could drop it in a puddle 2 inches deep and if you immediately pull it back out, it will be fine. However, anything deeper than that and it will not survive. Ours died after a quick dip from the dock. Friends of ours died after just sitting in the dinghy in a rain shower (yes in the water at the bottom of the dinghy about 2 inches deep).
Third, is the terrible belt clip. There is no retaining mechanism for the clip (it simply rotates and falls off). I must have picked the clip off the ground 20 times, before I finally lost it.
I would have sent it back as we didn't even get 2 months of use out of it, but it just too much hassle from down here in the Caribbean.
Spend more money and buy a better radio. Our last handheld was a Standard Horizon and it lasted us 3 years. I thought I would try a Uniden to see how it compares. Sigh, I will now be replacing it with a Standard Horizon HX150
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About Uniden
For more than 50 years, Uniden has been creating innovative technologies that help you stay in touch and stay safe. From home security systems and security cameras to radio scanners and two-way radios, we make products that make it simple to stay connected.
Uniden MHS75 Waterproof Handheld 2-Way VHF Marine radio, Submersible
Finally, a marine handheld radio with a design that fits into your hand, with a large display that is clear and easy to operate. Glow in the dark seals and power key allows you to find it easily in the dark. 3 levels of power, 1, 2.5 or 6 watts. Just set it one time at a 1 or 2.5 watts to maximize the battery life, and when you need the maximum transmit allowed, full 6 watts, just use the Power Boost key and you have instant full power.
- Submersible
- Land based (GMRS) + Marine (VHF) Two-Way Communications
- 1/2.5W(VHF) + Power Boost PTT Key
- Up to 10 Hour Battery Life
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| Atlantis 155 | MHS75 | Atlantis 275 | MHS335BT | UM385/BK | UM435/BK | |
| Channels | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Includes the new 4-digit channels, Canadian "B" channels and all Weather Channels) | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Including Weather Channels) | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Includes the new 4-digit channels, Canadian "B" channels and all Weather Channels) | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Includes the new 4-digit channels, Canadian "B" channels and all Weather Channels) | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Includes the new 4-digit channels, Canadian "B" channels and all Weather Channels) | All USA, International and Canada Channels (Includes the new 4-digit channels, Canadian "B" channels and all Weather Channels) |
| Transmit Power | 1.0 / 3.0 Watts | 1.0 / 2.5 / 5.0 Watts | 1.0 / 2.5 / 6.0 Watts | 1.0 / 2.5 / 6.0 Watts | 1.0 / 25 Watts | 1.0 / 25 Watts |
| Weather Resistant | IPX8 / JIS8 Submersible Waterproof Level | IPX8 / JIS8 Submersible Waterproof Level | IPX8 / JIS8 Submersible Waterproof Level | IPX8 / JIS8 Submersible Waterproof Level | IPX4 Waterproof Level | IPX8 Waterproof Submersible |
| DSC (Digital Selective Calling) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS Capabilities | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes, Position, Time, Plotting, Direction | Yes, With External Connection | Yes, With External Connection |
| Emergency Strobe Light | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Rechargeable Radio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 Hour | Up to 12 Hour | Up to 10 Hour | Up to 12 Hour | N/A | N/A |
| NMEA 0183 Interface | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes, Output | Yes, Input and Output | Yes, Input and Output |
| NOAA Weather Alerts | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
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Pieice of Shyt
By Mat-NZ on August 20, 2018
The clip which holds the battery in has just broken. Great! Now when I have an emergency I have to hold the battery in....
By Mat-NZ on August 20, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
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Takes the term "submersible" very seriously.
By v8gee on November 24, 2020
I bought this to replace an older floating model Uniden I bought a few years ago that decided to stop working. I purchased it on 9/21 and took it down to the dock. As I was climbing into my Zodiac, the clip popped off my belt and it went to the bottom, sinking immediately in about 10' of water. The water in Narragansett Bay is opaque that time of the year, so I considered it lost. Fast forward to 11/14 and I am getting some things I left behind at the dock. It was dead low tide. I look down at the now clear water and see the radio. I zip tied a fishing net to a boat hook and was able to reach down and scoop it up. To my amazement, it still had a charge, and more amazingly, it even transmitted and recieved! After letting it dry out a bit, it wouldn't change channels and I considered it toast. After letting it dry our for a week, it fired up and works perfectly. I still havent charged it since 9/21. Will it fail in the future due to this? Who knows, but the fact that it lived in 10' of salt water for almost two months is pretty amazing.
By v8gee on November 24, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
I would say overall this radio is not waterproof, water resistant maybe in freshwater. but overall salt water will eat the radio!
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Does not do well with salt water
By Joe bob on June 21, 2020
Purchased this radio last year, worked great for about 6 to 8 months but continuous use in saltwater conditions and not having the chance to rinse it off after every use has definitely degraded the radio. It has now started to malfunction does not transmit out and has static on the speaker all the time. The connections for battery charging glaze over and you have to clean it with sandpaper.By Joe bob on June 21, 2020
I would say overall this radio is not waterproof, water resistant maybe in freshwater. but overall salt water will eat the radio!
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