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The Standard Horizon HX280S is a 5 watt handheld VHF radio that can be submersed underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3 feet. This VHF provides superior handheld marine band communication even in wet conditions.
The HX280s also provides weather updates and communication capability with lock and bridge operators. Like all Standard Horizon VHF radios, you get all USA / International and Canadian marine channels, NOAA weather radio and weather alerts.
This slim, comfortable to use radio has a 1 1/4 inch by 1 inch easy to read LCD screen. A gasket that glows in the dark makes it easy to find at night. Long 13 plus hour battery life provides peace of mind when you are out on the water.
Radio measures 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/4".
$119.99
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HX280s features:
1650mAh Lithium-ion battery included, AC/DC chargers with cradle
Selectable 5/2 or 5/1 Watt transmit power output
Large channel display
Programmable scanning/Dual switch
NOAA Weather Alert
Low Battery Indicator
Preset key used to recall up to 8 favorite channels
Key lock
3 year warranty
BRAND:
Standard Horizon
Type:
VHF Handheld Radios
Questions & Answers about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
2012-08-27JIM GRAY asked: how can i get a user manual?
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2012-08-28ALBERT LUMAS: You simply download it (in PDF format) from Standard Horizon's website.
Here is the link directly to the page on their site from which you download the manual:
Al
2012-08-28CHARLES HANSON: Go to the Standard Horizon web site and download the manual for the STD-HX280S.
2012-08-29BILL FINDLEY: I do not know the model you have, but I went to Standard Horizon website and downloaded my models manual. They have all the manuals
2012-05-06A shopper asked: If I buy two my son and I can communicate with each other?
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2012-05-07ROBERT GOULD: I have not used this radio in that manner, but just as any two boats equipped with VHF radios can communicate with each other, two of the handhelds could do so assuming they are in range.
2012-05-07ROBERTA CAREY: Only if you are both on boats! And within a reasonable number of miles for transmission.
2012-05-07LUYEN CHOU: Sure - as you can with any other boater on the same channel. But remember that this is marine band, and you are not supposed to use this from shore. It's strictly for boat-to-baot communication.
2012-05-07ALBERT LUMAS: Yes.
2012-05-15CHARLES HANSON: The answer is yes. This radio has a low power setting that would be good for this application. Just remember that channel 16 is reserved for emergency transmissions. Channel 68 would be a good selection for this type communication.
2012-01-29DAVE THOMAS asked: Does it float?
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2012-01-30DONALD WYLLIE: Haven't had the reason to find out. I hope it does!
2012-01-30LINDA MCCALLUM: Sorry, can't help you....it was a gift and won't be used until warmer weather.
2012-01-30DOUGLAS MACINTOSH: I don't know. It hasn't been overboard.
2012-01-30ALBERT LUMAS: I don't believe it will float and am not about to test its ability to float :-)
If it did float, I am sure Standard Horizon's brochure and owner's manual for it would say so.
Al
2012-01-31WALTER MEADER: I do not know-still in box-sailing starts here in May.
2012-01-31SANDRA HARDYMON: Sorry, we have not had the device in water so we can't answer that question.
2012-01-31ANDREW TEMME: negative!
2012-01-26A shopper asked: are these sold in pairs?
thanks,
john
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2012-01-26Ryan L: These are sold individually.
2011-10-10A shopper asked: How many channels can be monitored at one time?
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
Radio is used as a cockpit backup and dinghy radio.
Was this a gift?:
No
5/28/2012
5.0
Nice Radio at a good price.
By Chris C
from Cincinnati OH
Pros
Handheld marine radio
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
All the features that you need in a handheld vhf radio.
2/11/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Standard Horizon HX280S
By Willysail
from Marion, MA
Pros
good radio
Cons
Best Uses
Backup and close quarters
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
I bought this unit as a backup. I have found this to be more useful and convent than my other radios. I compared the price with others that were more expensive and chose the Standard Horizon HX280S. It had all the features and more than the others.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a backup
12/29/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Good performance at a good price.
By Chuck
from Memphis, TN
Pros
After sale Cust Ser super
Clear speakers
Good price
Operation is intuitive
Small as well as portable
Cons
Best Uses
Cover extra channel
Small boat to shore
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
I had an ICOM handheld. The battery was old and dead. The replacement battery was more than this radio. I figured this was a good time for an upgrade in technology. I bought it for me for a Christmas present. Am now cruising the length of the Tenn-Tom waterway and using it every day.
11/21/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Excellent value!
By Patrick
from Cape cod
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
This is a great little radio for a back up unit! You could buy a more expensive unit and it would do the exact same thing!
8/26/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I am Happy with this radio
By AL-R
from Wethersfield, CT
Pros
Good weather alert signal
Light enough
Submersible
Works Great
Cons
None so far
Best Uses
Paddling
weather
Wet Environments
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
I use this radio in case someone is in need of Coast Guard services and to leave on in case of some weather alert such as thunderstorms or other problem.
8/20/2011
4.0
Jamestown Rocks!
By 2B COASTAL
from Annapolis MD
Pros
Amazing Price
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
Jamestown has great products at the best prices [...]. I am very impressed!
11/29/2010
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
great bang for the buck
By kid hammer
from new hampshire
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
This is a good radio at a great price.
Clearly not the BEST radio on the market - but I would say its the best value.
10/5/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Very satisfied
By John
from Jupiter Florida
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
I have been very pleased with all my Standard Horizon products and purchased this handheld for convenience. It performs well and I would purchase it again.
7/20/2010
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Low price but high quality
By Fishin Buff
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Pros
Easy to set-up operate
Long Battery Life
Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
Boat backup
Comments about Standard Horizon 5 Watt Submersible Handheld VHF:
My friend & I own the same unit and are both impressed. You can spend more for another unit, but chances are this one will do everything you need at a great price.
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