Product Review

Standard Horizon HX290 Handheld VHF Marine Radio. The HX290 is an extremely affordable 5W FLOATING handheld VHF. It has an oversized easy to read backlit display and looks great in the hands of any mariner. The HX290 is value packaged with an 1150mAh Lithium-ion non memory rechargeable battery, rugged belt clip, 110 VAC and 12V DC trickle chargers and a drop-in charging cradle. Other great features include Programmable Scan, Dual Watch, Ch16 Priority Scan, NOAA weather channels with weather alert, selectable 5 and 1 Watt transmit power, preset key for storing up to 10 of your favorite channels, speaker mic jack to connect optional speaker mics and headset and a battery life indicator. The HX290 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty. Features: Floats; Submersible JIS-8 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes; Slim, form fitting case design; Selectable 5 and 1 Watt transmit power output; Supplied with a 1150mAh Lithium-ion battery, 110 VAC and 12 VDC chargers and a charging cradle; Large display; Optional Speaker microphone or Headset capable; All USA, International and Canadian Marine Channels; Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch; NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert; Key lock; Squelch level on display; Low battery indicator; Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels; Optional FBA-40 Alkaline Battery tray available. In the box: HX290, chargers & cradle, belt clip, manual. Dimensions: 2.33"W x 5.23"H x 1.85"D; Wt.: 13.4 oz.