Icom HM-157B CommandMic Remote Marine Microphone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd expected better quality from Icom.
The problems:
1. Neither the mic nor the speaker holds up long when exposed to salt spray (just spray... no immersion). You can expect 1-2 heavy season's use - unless you mount it in a really protect location.
2. The cable pulls out of the plug easily - it lacks substantial mechanical stress relief; overall, the plug it too diminutive and easily broken if mounted in a location subject to brushing body contact - be careful where you mount it in a sailboat cockpit

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Enjoy complete control of your IC-M402, IC-M402S, IC-M502, and M-602 fixed-mount marine VHF radio from a remote location with the Icom HM-157B CommandMic microphone. The CommandMic--which fits comfortably in the palm of your hand--in effect serves as a second station for your vessel. Need to call a fellow boater or make a distress call but don't have time to trudge all the way to the main radio? Pick up a CommandMic, an ideal communications accessory for the deck, fly bridge, or main cabin. The mic sports such features as a sizable built-in LCD and a comprehensive 11-button housing, which team up to offer control of everything from channel selection to squelch adjustments to Dual Watch scanning. You can even use the CommandMic to talk with the main unit as an intercom, making onboard communication easier than ever.
The CommandMic comes with 19.8 feet of extension cable, a microphone hanger, and a mounting base for the cable connector (the connection point is nearly flush with the mounting surface). And crucially for a marine microphone, the unit is waterproof to JIS 7 standards, meaning you can submerge it in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damaging the electronics. The HM-157B, which boasts a sleek black housing (an alternate white version is available), measures 2.34 by 4.78 by 1.19 inches (W x H x D) and is covered by a three-year waterproof warranty.
What's in the Box CommandMic microphone, extension cable, microphone hanger, mounting base, user's manual.

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Uniden Atlantis White Waterproof Hand-Held VHF Marine Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Radio worked fine for 2-1/2 seasons, until I had to use it in the rain. It has never worked properly since. Seems to me that a Marine radio should be sufficiently waterproof not to fail from exposure to rain.

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Uniden Atlantis 250 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 Atlantis 250 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 JIS4 / CFR46 waterproof rating. Details: Covers all USA, International and Canadian marine channels keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity; All N.O.A... weather channels with weather alert; Memory channel scan function; 1 watt / 5 watt switchable setting lets you change form maximum transmitting power to extended battery life; NiMH and alkaline battery capability means less battery hassles; Instant channel 16 / 9 / triple watch function; Backlit lcd display and keypad for easy use in low-light conditions; Built in speaker / microphone jack (Mic not included); Flexible rubber antenna. It's the marine radio that always comes back for more. Order Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Uniden Atlantis 250G VHF Hand Held Radio, Gray - word search in our store for 'Uniden'. Uniden Atlantis 250BK VHF Hand Held Radio, Black

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Standard Horizon STD-HX471SB Handheld VHF Marine Radio (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)These radios were over $350.00...Now that newer models have arrived you can purchase for approx $100 less. Radio has several bands (Air, FMS, AM/FM etc.) in addition to marine radio.
Reception is very clear and the compact unit is solid quality. We have used for approx 3 years with no problems. Sound is very good at all volume levels except at full volume you get some distortion. However, you do not need full volume to clearly hear.
You won't go wrong with this feature packed radio.

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Keep on top of emergencies, stay in touch with other boaters, and even listen to your favorite AM and FM radio stations with the Standard Horizon STD-HX471SB handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine use, the HX471SB is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, letting you communicate easily with other ocean-going vessels. At the same time, the radio receives a host of weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you can learn about approaching storms or hurricanes well before they hit. And should you want to call your friends or family on shore or sing along to your favorite station, the HX471SB can handle that, too. The radio's Family Radio Service (FRS) band accommodates your ship-to-shore communications, while the AM, FM, and aeronautical bands give you a ton of listening options. Simply put, the HX471SB lets you monitor a range of frequencies previously unavailable in any portable marine VHF radio.
As with any well-built marine radio, the HX471SB is rugged and fully waterproof, with a high-impact, non-corrosive, black die-cast chassis that can withstand a high degree of physical abuse while also standing up to submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Want a submersible radio to take hiking, skiing, hunting, or caravanning? Look no further. It's also a breeze to browse through the channels using the scan function either without priority (starting from lowest to highest) or while monitoring emergency channels. And should you want to scan between a VHF marine channel and a FRS channel, simply activate the Dual Watch function. Other operational details include an NOAA weather alert function that notifies you of impending severe weather, a Preset key that lets you store up to 10 channels for each band, and a high-intensity strobe light that emits the internally recognized S.O.S. signal during emergencies--a must for any boater. The S.O.S. beacon can be seen from up to 1 mile away.
Another nice feature is the NMEA charging cradle that lets you connect the radio to a GPS. Once connected, the radio stores your GPS location in its memory, and then notifies the Coast Guard or other emergency service should an accident occur. In the event of a distress, simply grab the HX471SB, lift the Distress cover, and depress the Distress key for three seconds. The radio will then transmit a distress call with your position while simultaneously activating the strobe light.
Packaged with a 1,300 mAh lithium-ion battery, HX471SB delivers 10 to 12 hours of operation on a single charge. Plus, the battery is guaranteed never to develop a "memory" that inhibits its ability to work for a full day. To charge, simply attach either the AC or 12-volt DC cable to the charging cradle and you're set (charging time is roughly three hours).
The radio, which also comes with a quick-draw belt clip, measures 2.36 by 3.78 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.
What's in the Box Handheld marine VHF radio, rechargeable battery, AC charger, 12-volt DC charger with cigarette lighter plug, charging cradle, user's manual.

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Lowrance Lhr-80 Vhf/gps Handheld Marine Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)my only complaint would be the gps portion is very basic, there are no bells and whistles on that portion of the radio, but for a small boat, it works well and does the job.

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LHR-80 Handheld VHF/GPS Marine Radio
Totally waterproof to strict JIS 7 standards and it floats
Built-in GPS receiver with unique new trackplotter screen feature
Great Circle waypoint navigation
Storage of up to 500 waypoints
Man Over Board functionality
"Track-Your-Buddy" feature allows boaters to pinpoint and display the exact location of other vessels using LL position polling
"Get Buddy" feature transmits the radio's position by a simple push of a button
Save a buddy list of up to 20 people
Large 128 x 128 pixel LCD with adjustable contrast settings and backlighting
7.4V 1400mAh Li-Ion battery pack
Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) displays strength of incoming/outgoing signals
NOAA Wx 1050Hz tone alert for weather/storm warnings
Selectable 5W/1W transmit power
Latitude, longitude and time display
Distress call button with hinged door
Program up to three favorite channels on a dedicated key
RX/TX signal strength meter
Memory indicator plus 4-bar battery life gauge
Rubber Duck antenna
Desktop charger with wall adapter
Wrist strap and belt clip
All USA, Canadian and International channels
Power Saver Circuitry automatically switches to battery saver after 10-second TX lapse
Extended battery life:
10 hours (5 w on 5-5-90% ratio)
13 hours (1 w on 5-5-90 ratio)

2-year warranty
Enhanced with a built-in GPS receiver, the Lowrance LHR-80 is a full-featured, free-floating, handheld VHF marine radio with the added convenience of a simple plotter with Great Circle waypoint navigation, Man Over Board functionality and storage for up to 500 waypoints.

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