Uniden MHS75 Waterproof Handheld 2-Way VHF Marine radio, Submersible, Selectable 1/2.5/5 Watt Transmit Power. All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels - Color Black
Key features
- •JIS8 Waterproof Level - Uniden MHS75 VHF Hand Held Radio won't give up no matter how wet it gets. Whitecap splash, gusty spray, tidal wave, whatever, this radio can take it. The Uniden MHS75 2-way Marine Radio is built rugged to take the rigors of being out on the water, day in and day out with a full JIS8 Submersible waterproof rating. Submersible for up to 30 minutes at five feet.
- •1 /2.5/5 Watt Switchable - Select between 1, 2.5, and 5 Watts for short- and long-range communication--this is also a convenient way to save a little battery life. In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you need. If you find yourself far away from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission power from 1 Watt to 2.5 Watts or 5 Watts
- •All USA, International, and Canada Channels - The MHS75 covers all USA, International, and Canadian marine channels, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity
- •All USA, International, and Canada Channels - The MHS75 covers all USA, International, and Canadian marine channels, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity
- •Instant Channel 16/9/Triple Watch - Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds
Uniden MHS75 Waterproof Handheld 2-Way VHF Marine radio, Submersible, Selectable 1/2.5/5 Watt Transmit Power. All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels - Color Black
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Customer Reviews
Reviews sourced from verified Amazon purchasers4.0
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You can leave them plugged in forever and they are always charged.
elwha✓ Verified Purchase•December 25, 2017
We got two of these to use for harvest on our farm. The main reason we got them is that you can leave them plugged into a 12 volt outlet while you are using them. Most rechargeable radios don't last long enough on a charge for a farm day but these have made it through one harvest perfectly. We just left them in the tractors or combine all the time and they were always ready to go. The reception was ok, in the cabs we could get reception up to about a half mile.
Use this VHF instead of your cell phone.
Thomas Perrin✓ Verified Purchase•December 4, 2016
I purchased this to get accustomed to Marine Band communications. Transmissions come across clear and crisp. The antenna unscrews, and presumably the unit could be connected to an antenna mounted on your boat via the appropriate cable. However, the instruction book does not appear to mention this.
I am not fond of the belt clip. The radio detaches from it when it is not supposed to, and vice versa.
This radio is especially good for listening to weather broadcasts on Channel 2.
Everyone who is out on the water should carry a VHF for safety, communication and weather. Don't rely on your cell phone. There is no guarantee that 911 operators can figure out exactly where you are.
I am not fond of the belt clip. The radio detaches from it when it is not supposed to, and vice versa.
This radio is especially good for listening to weather broadcasts on Channel 2.
Everyone who is out on the water should carry a VHF for safety, communication and weather. Don't rely on your cell phone. There is no guarantee that 911 operators can figure out exactly where you are.
Mixed feelings....
Wecanoe✓ Verified Purchase•November 19, 2016
While it is a bit more complex to use than the venerable iCom IC-M36 that it replaces; it also has more features for about $10.00 more. Took a bit of use to get used to, but ok now. While those features are nice to have, the central reason I purchased this radio was the DSC distress calling feature which pretty much eliminates the "search" from "search and rescue." Once the radio, boat and user are registered (BoatUS is a handy way to go), pressing the red emergency button activates a digital signal to the Coasties providing boat's lat, long and description. It is reputed to work up to about 20 miles off shore. The digital signal has other user benefits as well. Postscript: After reading the negative reviews, had I been aware of the reliability and support issues, I probably would not have purchased this unit. Radio failure is not a good scenario.
Good for Sea Kayaking, but no wall charger
Amazon Customer✓ Verified Purchase•August 21, 2016
Good radio for the sea kayaker. Like most portable marine electronics, hard to find items that are affordable and reliable. My biggest gripe, which knocked off 2 stars, is that you have to use a cigarette lighter outlet to charge it. Don't have one on the kayak. Thought it had a wall charge adapter, but nope. I have to charge it in the car when I'm driving around. It does hold a charge for a long time. Channel options, scan option, weather button, volume, reception, battery life, transmission power are all great. The radio Dangles off my PFD. It gets banged when dropped it on the ground. I stick it in the tub with other gear to rinse off saltwater. The antennas gets snagged the I put the PFD on. The radio is rugged. Confident that when I need it most it will work. That's more important the hassle of charging it in the car. Not sure about how the battery will work in a couple years. Can't use standard batteries. I can foresee a couple problems with units that have standard replaceable batteries: (1) Unit may not be sufficiently waterproof when submerged for an extended period (2) The batteries could fall out, as happens with my portable fish finder display (3) battery life could shorten significantly. (4) battery monitor not as accurate or reliable.
Great radio, but really bad clip
M. Masters✓ Verified Purchase•May 22, 2016
I struggled whether or not to give this a 3 or a 4 star review, but I figured it's only right to err on the side of caution. The primary reason for docking the two stars is because the connection point attachment is not strong at all and finds itself becoming unclipped from my pfd at inopportune times. I am not sure what it is about the clip that makes it so weak, but it simply sucks. If you're planning on throwing this inside your boat cabin or using it in some other capacity other than clipped to something that moves then you are likely good. This radio works extremely well for what it's good at, being a radio. Unfortunately for me being a kayak fisherman I rely on the VHF to be attached to me at all times, remember this specific VHF does NOT float, so if it comes unclipped from you when/if you capsize you're in big trouble. I am still in the process of determining how I can attach this more semi permanently to my PFD to ensure I have it in the event of an emergency. Nevertheless the battery life is good, range is great in my testing, and I have no other complaints aside from the badly designed clip.
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