Standard Horizon VHF handheld marine radios are available in a wide range of models from basic frill-free units to full-featured high end models with all the bells and whistles. An earlier generation of Standard Horizon handheld marine VHF radios has shown themselves to be reliable and reasonably priced. The newest

The Standard Horizon HX851 is an updated and enhanced handheld VHF radio based on the very popular HX850S, which at the time of its release was the first marine handheld VHF to integrate a GPS receiver. This latest version of the radio adds significant navigation capabilities as well as other

The Standard Horizon HX850S is a 6-watt floating marine handheld with a self-contained GPS receiver and full-blown DSC capability. To be able to float the radio combines a large case with a relatively lightweight of 12 ounces. The HX850 comes from the factory with an automatic AC fast charger that

The Standard Horizon HX760S marine handheld is a 6-watt floating radio capable of interfacing with a Standard Horizon BH-2 Bluetooth® headset. All this capability is in a radio a tad under 6 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide. It weighs only 10.8 ounces. The HX760S ships with an automatic AC

The Standard Horizon HX751 is a recent release and updated version of the earlier HX750S radio. It has a maximum power output of 6-watts and is designed to float. That is a great feature for any marine handheld VHF radio to be used aboard a boat. Buy this new Standard

The Standard Horizon HX750S is a 6-watt floating marine handheld. To be able to float the radio combines a relatively large case with a total weight of only 10.7 ounces. The HX750S ships with an automatic AC fast charger that requires eight hours to fully charge the 1150 mAH lithium

The Standard Horizon HX600S LI was the product line leader last year in its original version. This latest version carries the LI designation to signify a new battery type. The supplied AC charger will fill the 1700 mAH lithium ion battery used in this radio in eight hours. You’ll know

The Standard Horizon HX600S was the product line leader for Vertex Standard in 2007. It features multi-band and digital-selective-calling capabilities. If it is sitting in its charger and the charger is wired to a GPS unit, this radio will transmit vessel position data along with the entered MMSI number when

The Standard Horizon HX500S-LI handheld VHF radio is a follow-on to the original that features an upgraded power source. The LI version of this radio uses a powerful 1700 mAH lithium ion battery. Charge time is a short eight hours with the supplied AC charger. You’ll know the radio is

The Standard Horizon HX500S is identical in looks to the HX600S, its more expensive sibling. It operates only on the Marine band and does not have any DSC capabilities. It has a top-mounted volume control and side-mounted pushbuttons for on-off, squelch, and push-to-talk. Seven front-mounted pushbuttons control transmitter power selection,

Even though the Standard Horizon HX471S is one of the smallest and lightest handheld radios we’ve tested, it also packs a load of features like multi-band and DSC capabilities. This radio receives voice traffic on the Marine, Aircraft, Family, AM, FM, MURS, and Aircraft bands. It can transmit on Marine

[rwp-review-recap id=”0″] The Standard Horizon HX370S shares the same control layout as the more expensive HX500S and HX600S, though it is bigger and heavier. It also has a larger display screen. The HX370S has a top-mounted on/off/volume control and side mounted pushbuttons for push-to-talk and squelch. Seven pushbuttons on its

The Standard Horizon HX290 is part of a total revamp of the Standard Horizon lineup. It is an affordable entry level marine VHF handheld radio that floats and features glow-in-the-dark gasket around the case. Buy this Standard Horizon floating handheld VHF radio here. The HX290 ships the radio, AC and

The Standard Horizon HX280S is an inexpensive entry level handheld that was recently introduced by Standard Horizon. The unit features a tough polycarbonate case that measures 2.3 inches wide by 5.3 inches tall and 1.2 inches deep. The HX280S ships with an automatic AC charger that requires just seven hours

The Standard Horizon HX270S controls the basics with a single top-mounted twist knob for on/off/volume. A side-mounted pushbutton selects squelch, it can be increased or decreased by using the front panel mounted up/down pushbuttons. The other six front-mounted pushbuttons control transmitter power selection, channel changing, weather band selection, and scanning.