The Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio from Nomadic Supply Company is a perfect communication device for your nearshore vessel and a great addition to your ditch bag! The Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio has 6 watts of transmit power and selectable 2.5w or 1w of power helping to obtain maximum battery life. The built-in lithium-polymer battery provides up to 17 hours of operating time on a single charge. A USB type-C jack is supplied in the box for simple charging.
The Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio is designed to be heard with 700Mw of audio power supplied to the internal speaker. IPX7 waterproof rating up to 1m at 30 minutes. The HX320 will float if dropped overboard and includes a water-activated strobe light that will flash even when turned off!
Visibility is enhanced with the Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio providing a large LCD display incorporating large and bold channel information flags that are easy to identify. You have quick access to channel 16 with a dedicated key. You can preset up to 10 favorite channels and the radio also has NOAA weather channels with weather alerts. The Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio enables wireless operation using the optional Bluetooth headset SSM-BT10 (sold separately). The HX320 also has an integrated FM broadcast receiver.
Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
Forget about trying to memorize the owners manual. The Easy to Operate Menu system makes this the most intuitive handheld on the market. DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint and route navigation, navigation to DSC distress call can all be performed with just a few simple steps.
GM (Group Monitor) using DSC Group Position Call
This ADVANCED feature allows you to continuously track and display position information of up to 9 pre-selected vessels. Their position information is displayed on the compass page relative to your location on the display.
Water Activated Emergency Strobe Light
If the radio falls in the water an emergency strobe light is automatically activated, even when the unit is turned off!!! The strobe can be reconfigured to flash on and off, flash SOS, or set to stay on continuously.
Integrated 66-Channel WAAS GPS receiver
A highly sensitive 66 channel WAAS GPS receiver allows the HX890 to lock on to a position quickly and accurately. With position information displayed clearly on the display the user will be able to share position information using DSC and navigate to waypoints using the waypoint navigation feature of the radio.
Oversized full dot matrix display
The HX890 boasts one of the largest displays in a hand held VHF radio. Measuring 1.7″ wide by 1.7″ tall, or 2.3″ diagonal. With a larger display, greater (dot matrix) resolution, and a super bright backlight there will be no mistaking the information displayed on the face of the radio day or night.
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio Features:
- 6W Transmit Power with Selectable 2.5W or 1W
- 700mW Loud Audio Output
- Floating, Submersible Construction
- Water Activated Emergency Strobe
- 17 Hours Operating Time with Built-In Lithium-Polymer Battery
- Size: 2.36″W x 5.24″H x 1.65“D (Without Knob and Antenna)
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio Includes:
- HX320 VHF Radio
- VHF Marine Antenna
- USB Cable (USB type-A to USB type-C Charging Cable)
- USB AC Adapter
- Belt Clip
- Charger Cradle
- Hand Strap
- 3-Year Warranty
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio FAQ’s:
How can I check to see if my radio is receiving correctly? I don’t seem to hear anyone talking.
Try switching the Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio over to the Weather channel mode. When you are in this mode the USA will disappear and be replaced by WX on your screen. Make sure you check all 10 weather channels to find your local one. If you receive weather loud and clear, this is a good sign your Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio receiver is working as the radio only has one receiver. You may be out of range of other boaters, or you may be listening on channels no one is actively using at the time.
Can I leave my radio on the charger constantly?
We recommend only leaving the Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio in the charger for the amount of time it takes to fully charge the battery. Leaving the radio on charge for a few extra hours will not have an impact. However, leaving the battery to charge for more than a few days at a time can contribute to premature wear on your battery.
Why can others not hear me when I transmit?
There are several reasons this can happen which are not a fault of the Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio. Make sure you test with another person who is aware you will test your radio with theirs. Check that both radios are on a common non-emergency channel such as channel 68. Speak clearly directly into the microphone hole opening with your mouth no more than 2 inches away. Try setting your radio to Hi transmit power.
I am transmitting in an area with lots of boats and no one responds to me. Why is this happening?
Although there are other boaters near you, 1) they must have their Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio turned on, 2) they must be on the same channel, 3) be able and willing to respond to your call.
How much range can I expect from my radio?
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio Transmit range can vary widely with the same radio. Using the stock antenna at sea level you may only get a mile or two of transmit range. The same radio up with the antenna 20ft above sea level can transmit much further as the signal is not obstructed/absorbed by the water.
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio Documents:
Standard Horizon HX320 6W Floating Handheld VHF/USB Bluetooth VHF Radio Owners Manual
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