VHFs are no longer just “portable”

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Increasingly integrated with on-board data networks, waterproof and, in many cases, floating. These are the next-gen portable VHFs, which enclose many features of traditional fixed stations in a compact and handy transceiver.We have selected 8 special models for you.

VHFs are no longer just “portable”

STANDARD HORIZON / HX 870 

This portable and floating VHF allows the transmission of DSC distress calls with the position of the boat. Waterproof, up to a depth of 1.5 meters, it has a transmission power of 6W.

www.standardhorizon.com

B&G / HANDSET H60

The handset H60 offers the remote control of your fixed VHF V60 with all the advantages, the transmission power, and features of a fixed installation VHF radio enclosed in a portable instrument (maximum range:100 meters).

www.bandg.com

MCMURDO / R5 GMDSS

This portable VHF can be easily used even when wearing gloves. In water it resists for 30 minutes at a depth of half a meter, it has a long-life lithium emergency battery and a user-friendly button for quick channel selection.

www.oroliamaritime.com

MCMURDO / R5 GMDSS

SIMRAD / HH36 DSC

The dimensions of the display (25.5 x 40.4 mm) guarantee good visibility. In addition to the traditional functions that you would expect in a VHF, it is also equipped with an integrated GPS and two display modes: Navigation and Plotter.

www.simrad-yachting.com

COBRA MARINE / 150 FLTE

Waterproof and floating, it features an orange band to increase visibility if it falls into the water. This is the entry-level product of the Cobra Marine VHF range quality/ price ratio is really competitive. Power ranges from 0.5 to 3 watts.

www.osculati.com

COBRA MARINE / 150 FLTE

ICOM / IC-M25

These VHF are lightweight, easy-to-use, floating, flashing and with a battery that guarantees 11 hours of autonomy. They have all the functions that characterize Icom products (such as the dual / trial watch of the channels and Aqua Quake, the function of draining water from the speaker).

www.orange-marine.it

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