Standard Horizon HX210E handheld VHF

The HX210E is the entry model in Standard Horizon's handheld VHF range. Use it on board to communicate with other vessels, lock and bridge keepers and traffic centres. Suitable for inland and coastal leisure boating: the ATIS code is user-programmable and the channel set complies with the latest VDES channel plan (including channel 31 for leisure craft in the Netherlands).

Floating, waterproof, with emergency strobe

At 280 g including antenna and belt clip the HX210E floats if it goes overboard. The housing is IPX7 waterproof (1 m for 30 minutes). If the radio lands in the water a strobe light activates automatically, even when switched off; the light can be set to continuous, flashing or SOS so you find the radio in the dark. Standard Horizon gives a 3-year warranty including waterproofing.

Operation and extras

The large backlit dot-matrix LCD is easy to read in low light and the menu is simple. Up to 10 preset channels can be stored. The compact 1850 mAh lithium-ion battery charges on 12 V (via the supplied cigarette plug) and on 230 V. There is a connection for an optional external speaker and a built-in FM receiver (76-108 MHz).

Specifications

• Output: 6 W (switchable to 1 W)
• Audio output: 600 mW
• IPX7 waterproof, floating
• Battery: Li-ion 1850 mAh, charges on 12 V and 230 V
• Dimensions: 60 x 132 x 40 mm; weight: 280 g
• User-programmable ATIS; VDES channel set
• Up to 10 preset channels; E2O operating system
• No GPS, DSC, AIS or Bluetooth

Supplied: HX210E, SRA-19B antenna, SBH-25 charging cradle, SAD-25 AC adapter, E-DC-19 DC cable with cigarette plug, CLIP-22 belt clip and hand strap.

Tips

• A marine radio operator certificate and a ship station licence / ATIS code are required in most countries; program the assigned ATIS code yourself.
• Rinse with fresh water after use in salt water and dry the charging contacts before placing in the cradle.
• Use the 1 W setting at short range to save battery.