Features:

  • JIS7/IPX7 Submersible Waterproof level + Designed to Float
  • 1/2.5/6W (VHF) + Power Boost PTT Key
  • 10 Hour Battery Life
  • NOAA Weather Channels
  • Dual and Triple Watch Operation
Good radio, tricky controls

This is for the 270 model. I've had it for 3 years, used it on about 100 regattas. The reception is better and sound is clearer than many of my crews' more expensive radios. The battery lasts forever if only receiving or a day of intensive use. Not a deal breaker but the controls are a bit tricky: the same arrow keys change channels, volume and squelch (together with VOL/SQL). Even trickier, you have to make sure to use US channels and not accidentally switch to Canada/International (via the UIC button). It may have happened to a friend...

Good VHF Radio

Ordered two of these. One of them was DOA on arrival. Amazon sent a new one within 2 days. Tried these out in the Gulf of Mex and they worked flawlessly. The range on these seems to be about 10 miles from the shore out to sea. It did get some sea water on it, just rinsed it off with bottled water and it was fine after it dried up a bit, the noise was a little distorted while wet, but that's normal. If you're out in the water a lot then you're probably better off with a 25W radio, but these are great for sea to shore.

Great radio for the money.

Easy to use and sound quality is good. Can also run on tripple a batteries which is a plus. It only come with a 12 volt charger so have to charge in boat or car before going out. Range seems very good for the size. It is light but has a quality feel.

Good range!

Second radio left my last one on the bumper of my pickup! Easy to use great for communicating with lift Bridge operators on the Erie barge canal. Talking to tugboat captains along the way.

Great value

Exactly as I expected and works well. I don't go too far off shore, usually a mile or so and have no problems hearing the WX.

Excellent, I bought it as a backup radio

Excellent, I bought it as a backup radio, but until now it works well, and if it seems waterproof

It does float!

I've had some bad experiences with previous models, assuming "submersible" also meant floating, because why would I need something to withstand submersion if I cannot retrieve it from the bottom of the ocean? I had trouble finding weather this particular model floated ("designed to float" can be deceiving), and bought it with doubts. It DOES float, and has actually a very decent buoyancy, it could easily stand having a lanyard or some extra weight and still keep afloat.

Works Great!

Works great! I got exactly what I paid for and some.

Works great

For the money, its hard to beat these handheld VHF radios. Limited range as with almost all handhelds but the things work like a champ.

No issues with this unit

I mainly keep this inside a waterproof pouch for kayaking, so I haven't exposed it to saltwater yet and don't really plan to. You can turn the volume up pretty loud which is nice. I also haven't had any problems with the charger unit (I saw some reviews where people said theirs arrived broken). The battery life has been good so far. Very simple interface.

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