Editorial Review:

Item 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 Item 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.



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Rating: - * Great product with a great price ... I bought this VHF radio to be used in case of emergency while boating. So far it has been working very well. The two batteries received with it provide far more power than what I needed. I could test this radio on standby for three days with just one battery. Good product! Rating: - * Works for me ... I purchased this radio for use in the Voyageurs Natl Park. I wanted to be able to call for assistance if I had boat trouble. I did not need to use it for any emergencies, but it was nice to have it available. I did use the wx radio function several times a day, as we had some rapidly changing wx. It worked very well. The radio is a bit heavier than I thought it would be. It feels solidly built, but this may be a consideration if weight is a factor. Although I don't know how it will hold up long term, I have so far been pleased with the purchase. Rating: - * A must for small boats ... You need one of these if you have a small boat. Don't think you're more skilled or powerful than the weather because you're not. It works, I heard the coast guard transmit a call for a catamaran up against on rock on the shore yesterday. Learn the Mayday and teach your kids it too. You could have a heart attack and screw everyone in your boat. Rating: - * Handheld Radio for CG Auxiliary Safety Patrols ... Great for listening to 16 While boat radio is on operational freq. Has at least a mile transmit range. Clear reception. Good reception of weather channels. Outstanding battery life. Rating: - * Excellent ... 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. See user pictures above. 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.