6W Floating Handheld VHF Radio with DSC Capability

Everyday use or stored in a ditch bag, Standard Horizon's 6W HX870 handheld VHF Radio with built in 66-Channel GPS WAAS receiver is designed to perform as needed. A rugged die-cast chassis and a waterproof rating of IPX8 allowing submersion of the radio to 4.92 feet for 30 minutes without causing internal or external damage the HX870 is ready for whatever you throw its way.

An Oversized 2.3" diagonal display with an E2O (Easy to Operate) Menu the HX 870 can store up to 200 waypoints and 20 routes which can be used to navigate via the compass page and will show SOG, COG, BRG and DST to selected waypoint. A new Group Monitoring (GM) feature will also show the position of up to 9 pre-selected vessels in your area. Class D DSC brings peace of mind while on the water allowing a DSC Distress call to be sent along with your boats position if ever needed.

Standard Horizon is known for reliability and the HX870 is no exception, backed by an industry leading 3 year waterproof warranty and shipped with a high capacity 1800mAh Li-Ion Battery. Add to that a water activated SOS strobe light meaning that if dropped overboard the radio will turn on if not already on and flash SOS, NOAA Weather with Weather Alert, Programmable Memory and much 

Standard Horizon HX870 Details

Each Standard Horizon HX870 comes with:HX870 Handheld VHF, SBR-13LI 7.4 1800mAh Li-Ion Battery, SBH-12 Charging Cradle, SAD-11 AC Adapter, E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12V, SBT-13 AAA Alkaline Battery Tray, CAT460 Antenna, CLIP-22 Belt Clip and a Three -Year Warranty. 
Size:2.44"W x 5.43"H x 1.69 "D (without antenna)

Standard Horizon HX870 Special Features

• Water Activated SOS Light

• Large 2.3" LCD Display

• Noise Cancelling for send and receive

• Group Monitoring with DSC Position

• Storage for 200 Waypoints, 20 Routes