Uniden MHS 350 2-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio by Uniden
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Digital camera reviews of Uniden MHS 350 2-Channel VHF Waterproof Two-Way Marine Radio
Digital camera Review: Great product with a great price
Summary: 5 Stars
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!Digital camera Review: Great unit for kayaking
Summary: 5 Stars
I do a lot of kayak fishing off the coast of So California, and sometimes get a mile or more off shore. This is a great unit, and the best price-performance that I found available. It is submersible, which is a huge benefit for kayaking, since things tend to get very wet, especially during surf entries and exits. It regularly (nearly every time out) gets dunked in sea water, and when I get home I literally drop it into a sink of fresh water to rinse it out. I air dry it, and it is good to go! (It even works *under water* but it is hard to hear. :-)
I have not had to use the unit for transmitting in an emergency yet, but I do listen to it while kayaking. The battery life is amazing - I have been using it for at least 10 hours a week for almost a month now and the battery is still more than 1/2 full.
My favorite feature is the ability to program the unit with all the recreational channels and have it continuously scan all those channels (plus the emergency channels 16 and 9) and pick up all conversations around me. I frequently listen to Vessel Assist and Coast Guard calls from hundreds of miles away (though usually can't hear the other side of the conversation). Because it is a hand held, the transmitting range is probably not that great, but it is perfect for the two things I care about:
1. Kayak-to-kayak communications while out fishing with buddies
2. Emergency assistance - if I ever "hook a big one" and get towed out to sea, I have the confidence of knowing I can hail a boat to help me out.
Another great feature is the built in NOAA weather. I have traveled all over California and Oregon with this radio in my car, and have always been able to pick up a least one weather station (usually two).
The charging stand is really slick and having an extra battery means I can literally go on a month-long trip without bringing the charger.
All around this is a great package for the money. It would be interesting to see some empirical data about transmit and receive range compared to others in this price range, but from a feature standpoint, this unit cannot be beat.
Digital camera Review: Handheld Radio for CG Auxiliary Safety Patrols
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Nice Marine Radio
Summary: 4 Stars
A little pricey, though it is very good as described by other reviewers. I am yet to use this fully.Digital camera Review: Not Great.
Summary: 1 Stars
This product will not hold up in an abusive marine environment. My Uniden will not turn on after only 6 months of use. Junk. The amazon seller was great and had the product at my door in 3 days.