Unboxing The Standard Horizon HX890E DSC Handheld VHF

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The Yaesu Standard Horizon HX890E Handheld Floating VHF Radio with Class H DSC and GPS is the successor to the best selling HX870E. Available in two colour options and with some prominent new features.

These include: Two scrambler systems built in, both a 4 code CVS2500A and a 32 code FVP-42 scrambler system ensure secure communications out on the water. Another new feature includes a built in FM Broadcast band receiver, during times when radio communication is not necessary, relax with some music on the FM Radio broadcast bands.

Other notable features include: Floating and submersible to IPX8, switchable daytime or night-time mode, waypoint and route navigation, group monitor function utilizing DSC Group position call. The new Standard Horizon HX890E has also been redesigned with a new ergonomic case design, and has been rigorously tested to conform with the Military Standard (MIL-STD-810F). The feature packed HX890E comes packaged with all the accessories including the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 220V charger, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable and belt lip with lanyard, and it’s backed by Standard Horizons industry leading 3 year waterproof warranty.

Features:

6W transmit power output (Selectable 6/ 2/ 1 W)
700mW Loud Audio and Noise Cancelling Function for both TX/RX audio
Rugged case construction conforms to Military Standard (MIL-STD-810F)
Available in Navy Blue or Black
Submersible IPX8 Construction and it floats
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class-H Operation
W2.60’’ x H5.43’’ x D1.50’’ – Round Case Design provides excellent ergonomics
Built-in Integrated 66 channel WAAS GPS Receiver
11-hour Operating Time with 1800mAh high capacity Li-ion battery
Easy to Operate Menu System with a large (1.7’’ x 1.7’’) Full-dot matrix display
Selectable Display Mode – Day & Night Mode
Waypoint and Route navigation
Group Monitor Function utilizing DSC Group Position Call
MOB (Man over Board) feature
Water Activated Emergency “WHITE” Strobe Light
Two Scrambler Systems built-in – 4-code CVS2500A & 32-code FVP-42
Versatile Scanning operation (Dual Watch and Triple Watch)
NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert
FM Broadcast Radio Receiver
Micro USB Data jack for PC programming
3 Year Waterproof Warranty
Please note: Only one radio is supplied.

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Supplied Accessories:

CAT460 antenna
SBR-13LI 7.4V 1800mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
SBH-32charger cradle
SAD-25 AC Adapter
E-DC-19A DC cable with cigarette lighter plug for SBH-32
SBT-13 alkaline battery case (AAA x 5)
Clip-22 Belt Clip
Hand strap and T9101648 USB cable.