STANDARD HORIZON
STANDARD HORIZON HX210 6W Floating Marine VHF Transceiver 1850 mAh
A 6 W floating marine VHF transceiver with a 1850 mAh battery, water-activated emergency strobe, oversized dot-matrix display, intuitive menu system and built-in FM broadcast reception
- 6W transmit power for long-range marine communication
- 1850 mAh lithium-ion battery enables compact floating design
- Water-activated emergency strobe lights automatically if dropped overboard
- Oversized dot-matrix display with bright backlight for clear day or night reading
- Built-in FM broadcast receiver adds entertainment while on the water
Compact Marine VHF for Small-Craft Operators
The STANDARD HORIZON HX210 is a 6W floating handheld transceiver built around an 1850 mAh lithium-ion cell that keeps the case small and light enough to float face-up if dropped overboard. It targets recreational boaters, kayakers and dinghy sailors who need reliable ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore voice communication without the bulk of a fixed-mount set.
Low Heat and Silent Receive Operation
The radio draws modest current on receive and produces minimal warmth during typical watch-keeping, so it remains comfortable in hand for long passages. Transmit cycles at 6W generate only brief, low-level heat that dissipates quickly through the compact housing, and the unit emits no audible fan or coil noise because none is fitted.
Water-Activated Strobe and FM Broadcast Receive
A built-in emergency strobe activates automatically on water contact, even with the power off, and can be set to steady, flash or SOS patterns to aid recovery. The oversized dot-matrix display with bright backlight makes channel data readable in sunlight or darkness, while the E20 menu system simplifies setup. An integrated FM broadcast receiver adds entertainment or weather monitoring without extra gear.
Highlights
- 6W transmit power for long-range marine communication
- 1850 mAh lithium-ion battery enables compact floating design
- Water-activated emergency strobe lights automatically if dropped overboard
- Oversized dot-matrix display with bright backlight for clear day or night reading
- Built-in FM broadcast receiver adds entertainment while on the water
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the internal 1850 mAh Lithium Ion battery, and what step do people get wrong?
The 1850 mAh Lithium Ion battery is built into the unit during manufacturing; there is no user installation step. The common mistake is attempting to open the sealed case, which voids the waterproof integrity.
What maintenance or replacement will the HX210 need later?
The internal 1850 mAh Lithium Ion battery is not user-replaceable. When its capacity degrades, the entire transceiver must be sent to an authorised service centre for battery replacement and resealing.
What limit shows up first on the HX210 during sustained use?
Continuous 6W transmission draws the 1850 mAh Lithium Ion battery down fastest, so battery endurance is the first practical limit during extended operation.
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