---
product_id: 1170731
title: "HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio"
brand: "standard horizon"
price: "42231 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1170731-hx300-handheld-vhf-marine-radio
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
---

# IPX-8 waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 mins 5W transmit power for long-range reach 1650mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio

**Brand:** standard horizon
**Price:** 42231 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Stay Connected, Stay Afloat — The Ultimate Marine Radio for the Modern Explorer

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio by standard horizon
- **How much does it cost?** 42231 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1170731-hx300-handheld-vhf-marine-radio)

## Best For

- standard horizon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted standard horizon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Kit:** Comes complete with battery, USB charger, antenna, belt clip, and wrist strap—ready for your next adventure.
- • **Rugged & Ready:** IPX-8 waterproof rating and ergonomic design built to withstand harsh marine environments.
- • **Powerful & Clear:** Selectable 5W/1W transmit power ensures crystal-clear communication up to 20+ miles offshore.
- • **Float & Flash Rescue:** Floats on water with flashing strobe for instant recovery—never lose your radio again.
- • **Intuitive Digital Interface:** Easy-to-use push-button controls with programmable scan, Priority, Dual & Tri Watch functions.

## Overview

The Standard Horizon HX300 is a compact, floating handheld VHF marine radio delivering up to 5 watts of transmit power with a bright 1.75" LCD display. Engineered for durability, it features an IPX-8 waterproof rating, a rechargeable 1650mAh lithium-ion battery, and advanced scanning functions including Priority, Dual, and Tri Watch. Designed for ease of use and reliability, the HX300 includes a flashing strobe light for quick recovery if dropped overboard, making it an essential communication tool for professional and recreational mariners alike.

## Description

Standard HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio. The HX300 is an extremely compact 5W FLOATING handheld VHF. If dropped in the water, a flashing strobe light is activated to help recover the unit. The HX300 comes packaged with a high capacity 1650 mAh 3.7V Lithium-ion non memory rechargeable battery, rugged belt clip, 110/220VAC USB charger. Other key features include programmable scan Priority Scan, Tri-watch and Dual Watch functions, a 10 channel preset key selection, 600 mW internal audio speaker and a new Easy to Operate menu making this the most intuitive yet compact floating handheld on the market today. The HX300 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty. Other features include: submersible IPX-8 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes, ergonomic case design, selectable 5 and 1 Watt transmit power output, all USA, International and Canadian marine channels, NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert, key illumination button, available alkaline battery tray. In the box: HX300 w/ antenna, battery, 110VAC charger, belt clip and wrist strap, owner's manual. 2.3"W x 5"H x 1.4"D; Wt.: 9 oz.

Review: FULLY IMPRESSED! - Ok. At first my original review was one I did just so I could flip past desertcart's robot's request and get on with my life. But recently I have found reason to go out of my way to share my very positive experience with this product Several weeks ago my wife and I went fishing, kayak fishing in the ocean, to be precise. After a full day out in the water, we returned to our SUV. I had a lot of gear in my hands and needed to put it somewhere while I opened the back and stowed it. So my rods, and RADIO where placed on the cargo rack, on my SUV's roof. Eventually everything got loaded inside (almost everything) , kayaks up on the roof, and off we went on the 80 mile trip back to our home (In Costa Rica) The next day, I came to realize that MY radio was missing. Over the course of the next few days I literaly turned the place upside down, frisked every corner, nook and crany inside my car, and nothing. It was gone. Bummed me out something fierce because I really liked it . TWO WEEKS go by. On one evening a few days ago, I pull into my regular gas station, I'm sitting in my car waiting for the attendant to come and collect from me, and here he comes, with my radio, in his hand! "Sir, is this yours? " Wow.! Yes! indeed, where was it? Well it was barely hanging form the back of the cargo rack on top of my car. This radio had spent two full weeks tumbling around that basket, getting rained on, hit by our fierce tropical sun, covered in dust and road grime, etc... and when my wife pressed to turn it on....it worked! It even had a full charge. I cleaned it with a damp cloth, and no one could ever tell by looking at it , of the ordeal it had just come through. Amazing. It is definitely worth the money. I see my fishing buddies sporting more sophisticated, expensive vhf radios, but I'll put mine up against theirs any time. Very user friendly. I also use them on my sports fishing boat, as a contingency to my boat's installed radio, and I've been impressed with it's performance when I've used it to call the marina from more than 20 miles away. I can endorse this product anytime.
Review: I Love that it is all digital! - I have had this radio for several months. Actually, it is my second of these radios, but more on that later. My previous radio was also "waterproof" but did not float. This was always a concern when using it in rough conditions as I had no safe way to connect it to myself while using it. However, the reason I replaced it was it didn't float. It was that the on/off switch and squelch adjustment were nested on top of each other next to the antenna. As the radio aged and salt water did its thing, these adjustments became very difficult to make, especially with my man sized fingers. The Standard Horizon is all digital with with power and squelch adjustments operated through push buttons. This works for me. I am still learning to use the unit as it has many features. Now, as I said, this is the second of these radios I have owned. Do you remember that the radio floats? This can be a blessing and a problem. I left the first radio sitting loosely on gear dumped in my cockpit while I explored a small island. The huge wake of a large powerboat picked my boat up, turned it over and sucked it off the beach. If my radio had sunk, I might still have it. But it floated away and I never found it. It was my fault, not the radios, but it is still a cautionary lesson.

## Features

- Large 1.75" LCD
- 5 or 1 Watts of transmit power
- All scanning functions including Programmable, Priority Scan and Dual/Tri Watch

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AJVXA5W |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Power Rating | 1560 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #453,063 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #166 in Marine Two-Way Radios |
| Color | black |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (350) |
| Date First Available | January 15, 2020 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | HX300 |
| Manufacturer | Standard Horizon |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 3 x 6 inches |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Special features | Waterproof |
| Whats in the box | HX300 Handheld VHF, 1650 mAh battery, 110/220VAC USB charger, Antenna, Belt clip & wrist strap, Owner's manual |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** STANDARD HORIZON
- **Color:** black
- **Frequency Range:** 156-174 MHz
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- **Number of Channels:** 10
- **Product Dimensions:** 9"D x 3"W x 6"H
- **Special Feature:** Waterproof
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 11 Kilometer
- **Voltage:** 3.7 Volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Waterproof

## Images

![HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DO7CO-xBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can a speaker microphone be used with this radio?**
A: No. There is no speaker microphone available for this radio.  Look at the HX-290, HX-400 or HX-870.

**Q: Is there a drain on the battery even if the unit is turned off?**
A: Not that I have noticed. Mine is turned off for long periods (months) and holds its charge reliably.

**Q: what color is the led?**
A: White

**Q: What channels are programmed in this radio?**
A: From the handbook 'The transceiver has all allocated USA, International, or Canadian channels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the 16 key. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by ress and holding the Wx key.'
There is a setting in the menu to select between  US, Canadian, and International channels, and this along with charging via USB means it can be used globally regardless of mains electricity and VHF standards. For example I bought mine from Amazon in the US and I use it in New Zealand.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FULLY IMPRESSED!
*by L***. on January 5, 2020*

Ok. At first my original review was one I did just so I could flip past Amazon's robot's request and get on with my life. But recently I have found reason to go out of my way to share my very positive experience with this product Several weeks ago my wife and I went fishing, kayak fishing in the ocean, to be precise. After a full day out in the water, we returned to our SUV. I had a lot of gear in my hands and needed to put it somewhere while I opened the back and stowed it. So my rods, and RADIO where placed on the cargo rack, on my SUV's roof. Eventually everything got loaded inside (almost everything) , kayaks up on the roof, and off we went on the 80 mile trip back to our home (In Costa Rica) The next day, I came to realize that MY radio was missing. Over the course of the next few days I literaly turned the place upside down, frisked every corner, nook and crany inside my car, and nothing. It was gone. Bummed me out something fierce because I really liked it . TWO WEEKS go by. On one evening a few days ago, I pull into my regular gas station, I'm sitting in my car waiting for the attendant to come and collect from me, and here he comes, with my radio, in his hand! "Sir, is this yours? " Wow.! Yes! indeed, where was it? Well it was barely hanging form the back of the cargo rack on top of my car. This radio had spent two full weeks tumbling around that basket, getting rained on, hit by our fierce tropical sun, covered in dust and road grime, etc... and when my wife pressed to turn it on....it worked! It even had a full charge. I cleaned it with a damp cloth, and no one could ever tell by looking at it , of the ordeal it had just come through. Amazing. It is definitely worth the money. I see my fishing buddies sporting more sophisticated, expensive vhf radios, but I'll put mine up against theirs any time. Very user friendly. I also use them on my sports fishing boat, as a contingency to my boat's installed radio, and I've been impressed with it's performance when I've used it to call the marina from more than 20 miles away. I can endorse this product anytime.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Love that it is all digital!
*by D***L on July 2, 2014*

I have had this radio for several months. Actually, it is my second of these radios, but more on that later. My previous radio was also "waterproof" but did not float. This was always a concern when using it in rough conditions as I had no safe way to connect it to myself while using it. However, the reason I replaced it was it didn't float. It was that the on/off switch and squelch adjustment were nested on top of each other next to the antenna. As the radio aged and salt water did its thing, these adjustments became very difficult to make, especially with my man sized fingers. The Standard Horizon is all digital with with power and squelch adjustments operated through push buttons. This works for me. I am still learning to use the unit as it has many features. Now, as I said, this is the second of these radios I have owned. Do you remember that the radio floats? This can be a blessing and a problem. I left the first radio sitting loosely on gear dumped in my cockpit while I explored a small island. The huge wake of a large powerboat picked my boat up, turned it over and sucked it off the beach. If my radio had sunk, I might still have it. But it floated away and I never found it. It was my fault, not the radios, but it is still a cautionary lesson.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Floating beacon of communications
*by M***F on May 14, 2013*

Being kind of a newbie in marine communications I was a bit confused as to which model to purchase. After seeing a promotional discount offer in a local brick and mortar marine store, I ventured online to read some reviews and do some comparison shopping. I found a great deal on Amazon and picked up this unit. The radio uses a USB charger, which is great, unfortunately, it is not a micro-USB so your cellphone connector won't be compatible. At least you can just carry the cable if the radio needs charging. The unit, per the manufacturer, not my own tests (yet), say it floats, and when the radio is submerged in water, a flashing beacon illuminates. From my own tests and use, the reception is great. Both weather and emergency bands. The radio will stay charged for an entire day on the water and still have power left for another half day. Provided you have it turned on, while out on the water. Charging is quick. I have seen it charge completely in less than 2 hours from one bar left of battery. When it is done charging, whether turned on or off, it displays "FL" (meaning FULL). I needed a handheld radio, thought the floating feature with the blinking light, while in water was handy. Since this radio does everything I needed, and was reasonably priced in the very low hundred dollar range, I found it a good fit. Hopefully this review has helped you. Good luck. :-)

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