| Editor Reviews: Product Description: Submersible, Rugged Die-Cast Construction with TWO Rechargeable Batteries - Our "Best-Value" VHF Handheld! Supplied with two rechargeable NiMh batteries (no memory issues). Features the largest brightly backlit display and rugged aluminum die-cast construction. The charger will work virtually anywhere (110-220Vac50/60Hz) and recharges two batteries simultaneously in three hours or less. Includes N.O.A.A. Weather alert with S.A.M.E., and Programmable Triple Watch, all housed in a uniquely rubber wrapped case. Amazon.com Product Description: Stay safe while navigating the open waters with the Uniden MHS 350 handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine applications, the radio receives all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, keeping you fully up to date on all the latest oceanic activity. At the same time, the radio offers 10 weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you'll hear about approaching storms before they hit. And thanks to the radio's Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) weather alert, you needn't worry about receiving bad weather news from outside your region. Instead, S.A.M.E. employs a FIPS code that syncs with your specific location, so if a nasty wind or rainstorm is gathering in your immediate area, you'll know, but you won't be bothered by storm warnings 100 miles up the coast. As with any good handheld marine radio, the MHS 350 is waterproof and rugged, with a compact design that fits easily in the hand. It's also a breeze to browse through the channels thanks to the scan function, which starts on the lowest programmed channel and progresses to the highest. And when in scan mode, the radio automatically actives the Triple Watch Plus function, which monitors the emergency channels (16 and 9) along with a user-selected channel and the weather alert. Knowing that emergencies typically don't announce themselves in advance, the Triple Watch Plus function is a must for safe boating. Users also have one-touch access to channels 16 and 9, just in case. When you're not using the radio, simply drop it in the charging cradle, which will keep the rechargeable NiMH battery pack operating at full capacity. Additional features include backlit keys, a backlit display, a key lock, a power save mode, two power modes (5 watts and 1 watt), and such portable extras as a belt clip and wrist strap. The MHS 350, which measures 2.7 by 5.8 by 1.68 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a three-year warranty. What's in the Box MHS 350 radio, AC adapter, antenna, DC adapter, charging cradle, two rechargeable batteries, belt clip, wrist strap, mounting screws, user's manual. + Read more.... |  |