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Keep on top of emergencies while staying in touch with other boaters with the Standard Horizon STD-HX500S handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine use, the HX500S is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, keeping you fully informed of all the latest oceanic activity. At the same time, the radio receives several weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you can learn about approaching storms or hurricanes well before they hit. And thanks to the programmable scan function, you can browse any of your most-used channels with the press of a button. As with any well-built marine radio, the HX500S is rugged and fully waterproof, with an impact-resistant polycarbonate chassis that can withstand submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Users can also amplify their scanning functions with the Dual Watch mode, which lets you scan a selected channel and emergency channel 16 simultaneously, and the Priority Scan mode, which lets you monitor several channels along with channel 16. The Dual Watch and Priority Scan modes are essential for safety-conscious boaters who don't want to miss a potential distress call. Other operational details include an NOAA weather alert function that notifies you of impending severe weather, a dedicated channel 16/9 key, user changeable channel names, and a high-intensity strobe light that emits the internally recognized S.O.S. signal during emergencies. When you're not using the radio, simply drop it in the included charging cradle, which will keep the rechargeable NiMH battery operating at full capacity. And because dead batteries can be a serious safety hazard on the water, the HX500S sports a battery life indicator on the LCD that warns you when the battery needs charging. A final bonus stems from the radio's 700 mW speaker output, which lets you hear communications even in noisy environments. Also compatible with optional speaker microphones and headsets, the HX500S radio measures 2.36 by 4.09 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty. What's in the Box
HX500S two-way radio, charging cradle, NiMH battery, 12-volt charger, AC charger, user's manual.
Product Description
HX500S 5W VHF Marine Handheld Transceiver Drop it on the deck, dunk it in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, the HX500S can take the punishment the marine environment can dish out. Supplied with a high-capacity non-memory 1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery, AC and DC charger with drop-in cradle and a visual battery indicator, the HX500S has the capability to keep you talking longer than most portable VHFs on the market today. Features: 700mW speaker audio - 700mW speaker output allows you to hear communications even in noisy environments and is capable of connecting an optional speaker microphone or headset and has user changeable channel names. Unique SOS Strobe light - In an emergency, the unique super bright LED distress strobe light, blinks internationally recognized SOS to visually signal another vessel. Additional Features: - Dedicated 16/9 key, user changeable channel names, NOAA weather channels with Alert, dual watch, tri-watch, programmable and priority scanning to keep you on top of what is happening on the water. Speaker microphones are available options. Included Accessories - Supplied with a high-capacity non-memory 1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery, AC and DC charger with drop-in cradle
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