STANDARD HORIZON HX300 ILLUSTRATION PLUS

So the вЂњimpressed-mentвЂќ appears to be mutual. Icom showed a new IC-M91D handheld at METS last month which, while I didnвЂ™t take measurements, appeared a twin of the Standard Horizon HX851E. ThatвЂ™s the GX1700, the first fixed VHF radio with a GPS built in, as already noted by my friend Glenn Law. Besides, Standard has plenty of innovations under its belt, and that definitly includes another radio announced today. ThatвЂ™s sensible, and generally good for consumers. Incidentally, I donвЂ™t mean to knock SH for trying to at least match some good ideas dreamed up by competitor. It would be great to hear from readers who have lived with an M24, while we wait for Standard Horizon to put up an HX300 product page and for people to actually use them. Sure both have similar вЂњTagвЂќ or вЂњPresetвЂќ functions that let you specify the channels you like to scan, but SH is touting a new E2O (Easy To Operate) menu system that IвЂ™m not familiar with. What I canвЂ™t really comment on yet is their comparative performance and operating systems. And they seemed priced reasonably, with the M24 now at about $130 on the street, which may come down when the HX300 starts shipping in January with a retail price of only $150 (assumingВ it receives FCC approval). So these are very similar, and similarly attractive, VHF handhelds. Both radios have internal charging circuits, though IcomвЂ™s is driven by an included 120/240v wall wart, or optional 12v cable while SH has gone with a standard USB charging interface. Icom rates its capacity at 1590 mAh or 10 hours of вЂњtypical operationвЂќ - defined as 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby - while Standard Horizon cites its battery as 1,650 mAh capacity, but so far without an estimated run time, which is not necessarily proportional due to variable power efficiency.

STANDARD HORIZON HX300 ILLUSTRATION PLUS

Plus both use cell-phone-style replaceable 3.7v Lithium-ion batteries. And both can transmit at 1 or 5 Watts and boast вЂњpowerfulвЂќ 600 mW audio on the receive side. Yes, both the M24 and HX300 float, and they also both fire off flashing LEDs if dropped overboard. (By way of comparison, an iPhone 4S weighs 4.9oz.) A couple of ounces carried around all day does make a difference. ThatвЂ™s close! And itвЂ™s remarkably light when you consider that each companyвЂ™s previous light weight floater - the M34 (which I have tested and like a lot) and the HX290 - come in at around 11oz.

Have Questions? Give Twowayradiocenter.I put a disclaimer on the comparison image below because IвЂ™m not positive I scaled the photos precisely, but while Icom specs the M24 at 9.2 ounces with a body W/H/D of 2.3вЂі Г— 5.06вЂі Г— 1.36вЂі, SH is claiming 8.8oz in 2.32вЂі x 5вЂі x 1.34вЂі. You'll have better range offshore than inshore. What kind of range can I expect with a Standard Horizon HX40 Marine Radio? You can expect up to 5 miles line of site. Call at 85 for assistance selecting a waterproof two way radio for your needs. Using them for any other reason is a violation of Federal Law and is prosecuted. We need waterproof two way radios for our business, is this a good option? No, marine two way radios are only for use on waterways. You Decide if the Standard Horizon HX40 is the Right Marine Radio for You! Your Standard Horizon HX40 6 Watt Compact Marine Waterproof Transceiver Purchase Includes: Quick Access to Channel 16/9 for Emergency Broadcasts.Key features of the Standard Horizon HX40 6 Watt Marine Radio Include: Have Questions? Give a call at 85 or talk with us Now or Click here to chat! The Standard Horizon HX40 6 Watt Compact Marine Radio is protected by a 3 year warranty. You can also listen to your favorite tunes with the included FM radio transceiver. The HX40 is preprogrammed with all US, Canadian, and International Marine frequencies out of the box and includes a built in NOAA Weather. You can purchase an optional carry case to make the Standard Horizon HX40 float when dropped in water. Weighing just over 8 ounces, the Standard Horizon HX40 is about the size of a deck of cards and is waterproof. The Standard Horizon HX40 is an ultra compact Marine radio with all the features you need to get on the water today. Product Description Standard Horizon HX40 6 Watt Compact Marine Waterproof Transceiver

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