Uniden MHS 350 2-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio
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Manufacturer: UnidenBrand: Uniden
Edition: Electronics
Model: MHS350
Color: Black
Publisher: Uniden
Studio: Uniden
Music Label: Uniden
Product features:
- Handheld marine 2-way VHF radio with rugged waterproof housing
- Receives all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels
- 10 NOAA weather channels with S.A.M.E. weather alert for local storms
- Triple Watch Plus function monitors emergency channels while scanning
- Dual power (5 watts and 1 watt); 2.7 x 5.8 x 1.68 inches (W x H x D); 3-year warranty
- Communications Caddy for VHF/FRS Handheld Radios
- Kwik Tek Dry Pak VHF Radio Case (4-Inch x 12-Inch)
- VHF Stickers
- Speaker Mic
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Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought two of these radios for kayak fishing in Galveston, TX and also local lakes. Before these radios, we tried "waterproof" Midland 26-mile GMRS/FRS radios. Those were quickly destroyed as they readily took on water through the speaker holes.
The Uniden MHS 350 radios are of the highest quality. They feel great in your hand and are not at all plastically. The range is amazing and the quality is great. In nasty weather conditions, you can turn up the volume loud enough that we never had an issue not being able to hear the other person. Using VHF radios for kayaking is superior in terms of safety over the GMRS/FRS/CB radios because boaters are required to scan channel 16 when not transmitting on other channels. Therefore if you ran into trouble, you can send a mayday or hail a nearby boat easily. Also, the battery has a very long life.
I have beaten the heck out of these radios and so far they work like new. We had several cases of people flipping their kayaks in the Gulf of Mexico. The radios were completely submerged in these cases and never had a problem. I never saw moisture and condensation building up inside the LCD display like I have other radios. When I got home I did notice that some water got in behind that battery pack. However, that area seems to be adequately waterproofed and you only need to worry about cleaning the contacts that connect the battery. Just to be safe, I applied silicon grease around the battery compartment and that solved the water-in-the-battery-compartment issue.
Kayakers - A couple of tips I learned over several trips out with these radios. First, be sure to tie the radio to your life jacket so you don't lose it when you flip! Second, don't try to protect your cool new toy by putting it in a ziplock bag. At least in my experience, water always got trapped in the ziplock and therefore created a situation where the radio had prolonged exposure to water. The best idea is to put the radio in a place where, if it does get splashed, it will be able to dry out quickly. I ended up taking the belt clip that came with the radio and epoxied it to my left shoulder-chest area part of my life vest using marine epoxy. I further strengthened the clip with plastic ties.
This is a great quality product. I would recommend it to anybody looking for a great radio for a small vessel or emergency radio for larger vessels.
Update(2/15/09)
If you are taking this radio into salt water environments, I suggest packing silicon grease in the areas between the volume and squelch knobs. I've seen the knobs lock up due to corrosion as this area is not protected by o-rings. With silicon grease packed between the knobs, I have not seen any additional issues.
Description of Uniden MHS 350 2-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio
Compact, rugged an submersible, the MHS350 features a huge LCD display housed in a die-cast aluminum case, making it a must for eventhe most dmanding users. Equipped with enough battery life to carry you through a long weekend the MHS350 comes with two rechargeable NiMH batteries that deliver 12-14 hours of worry free operation. And because your portable always gets wet the MHS350 is built to survive full submersion. It's easy to see why we say the MHS350 is easy to see and hard to beat.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.
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