Standard HX370S Handheld VHF Radio A Must-have for Sailors
Marine radio communication system has come a long way in recent years. Many devices have been launched in the market to help sailors. The Standard HX370S Handheld VHF Radio is one such device. This specially designed VHF radio is a must for every sailor. It is useful when you need to stay in touch with other boaters during emergencies.
The Standard HX370S Handheld VHF Radiois factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels to keep you informed of the latest oceanic activity. It offers you a number of weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) so that you are aware of approaching storms and hurricanes well in advance. This marine portable VHF radio is compatible with 40 commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR) channels with Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital-Coded Squelch (DCS) signaling.
You can easily browse through these channels using the scan function. You’ll also find a Preset key to recall eight of the most frequently-used channels. Another interesting feature of this two-way radio is that it has a high-density strobe light that emits internally recognized S.O.S. signals during emergencies. And it can be seen from a mile away. No need to stress the importance of this to boaters. It can help you when you are caught in a situation without any clue about how to proceed. This Standard HX370S Handheld VHF Radio features a big LCD, which displays the names of the channels.
When you're not using this 5 Watt radio, drop it in the charging cradle that comes with it. It will keep its rechargeable NiMH battery operating at full capacity. It also has a battery life indicator that alerts you when it’s time to change the battery. Every sailor who owns this marine portable VHF radiois sure to enjoy a safe and fun-filled cruise.