The Standard Horizon HX300 is a handheld VHF marine radio which has a lot of useful features which make it well suited for sea kayaking applications. The HX300 has a large backlit display which shows the channel, volume, squelch and the battery charge all on the one page. The buttons are large and thoughtfully set out, with backlit edges to aid in night time use. Should you ever drop this radio overboard, the entire unit will float and will remain watertight with an IPX8 waterproof rating. There is also a water activated flashing LED light as an aid for retrieval in the dark. Selectable High / Low Transmission 5 Watt high / 1Watt low Preset channel scan function 600 mW loud internal speaker audio Programmable scan, Priority scan, Dual watch and Tri-watch One of the standout features of this VHF radio is the ability to charge it's battery from any USB power source. This means that I don't need to carry replacement batteries f...
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