Standard Horizon HX890NB Handheld VHF - 6W - Navy Blue
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| Model TD Code | Description | Price |
| HX890NB STH-0159-2 | HX890 Handheld VHF - 6W - Navy Blue | $199.99 USD | |||||||||
HX890 Navy Blue Handheld VHF - 6W
Leading the way again!! Standard Horizon is proud to introduce the brand HX890 HIGH END FLOATING CLASS H DSC VHF/GPS. Now available in two different color options, Black or Navy Blue. The HX890 shares all the same capabilities of the extremely popular HX870, with the addition of some great features. Some prominent features include two scrambler systems built in, both a 4 code CVS2500A and a 32 code FVP-42 scrambler system ensure secure communications out on the water. Another feature includes a built in FM Broacast band receiver, during times when radio communication is not necessary, relax with some music on the FM Radio broadcast bands. Other notable features include: Switchable daytime or nighttime mode, waypoint and route navigation, Group monitor function utilizing DSC Group position call. The HX890 has also been redesigned with a ergonomic case design, and has been rigorously tested to conform with the Militay Standard (MIL-STD-810F). The feature packed HX890 comes packaged with all the accesories including the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 110V wall charger, 220V adapter, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable and belt lip with lanyard, and it's backed by our industry leading 3 year waterproof warranty.
Features:
- 6W transmit power output (Selectable 6/2/1W)
- 700mW Loud Audio and Noise Canceling Function for both TX/RX audio
- Rugged case construction conforms to Military Standard (MIL-STD-810F)
- Available in Navy Blue or Black
- Submersible IPX8 Construction and it floats
- DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class-H Operation
- W2.60’’ x H5.43’’ x D1.50’’ – Round Case Design provides excellent ergonomics
- Built-in Integrated 66 channel WAAS GPS Receiver
- 11-hour Operating Time with 1800mAh high capacity Li-ion battery
- Easy to Operate Menu System with a large (1.7’’ x 1.7’’) Full-dot matrix display
- Selectable Display Mode - Day & Night Mode
- Waypoint and Route navigation
- Group Monitor Function utilizing DSC Group Position Call
- MOB (Man over Board) feature
- Water Activated Emergency “WHITE” Strobe Light
- Two Scrambler Systems built-in – 4-code CVS2500A & 32-code FVP-42
- Versatile Scanning operation (Dual Watch and Triple Watch)
- NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert
- FM Broadcast Radio Receiver
- Micro USB Data jack for PC programming
- 3 Year Waterproof Warranty
- Floats: Yes
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Capacity - Battery (mAH): 1800 mAh
- Channels - Available: All US, Canadian, International
- Channels - Other: FM
- IPX Rating: IPX8
- Power - Output (Watts): 1/2/6w
- Speaker Mic: Yes
- Waterproof Rating: Submersible
- Weather Alert: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- GPS Included: Yes
- DSC Class: H
I ended up ordering a 2nd, and will register an MMSI to a second hull - one kayak, one power boat. If you ever mothership a kayak - get dropped off by a power boat and picked up later, the ability to talk to each other is invaluable. You can register a free MMSI through US Power Squadrons website. Your MMSI number is filed in a database with FCC/MRS, with whatever information you want to be there, is accessible by USCG, and is specific to your radio and hull. Aside from the instant and automatic safety advantage sending an All Ships Distress Call, anyone with a DSC locator can find your position. Ships and other pleasure craft navigating with DSC/AIM can see you on their navigation screen. You can poll ships in range of your position. DSC lets you set up a private intercom with other MMSI numbers, and locate each other on GPS. It's also priced about $100 less than another good handheld VHF/GPS will all these features. If you want a smaller VHF only, look at the HX40, which is a tiny radio that compares with the HX300.
- Cost, GPS/DSC, the ultimate handheld for safety; group functions including location and private channels.
The only draw back is the GPS function is a tad bit complex and requires practice to master.
- Waterproof
- Floats
- 6 watts power output
- can employ rechargeable or alkaline batteries
- Price
- Complicated GPS function
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