Midland Atlantic Hand Portable Marine VHF Radio

Midland Atlantic Hand Portable Marine VHF Radio

The Midland Atlantic Hand Portable Marine VHF Radio is a very good-value portable unit which can deliver up to 5 watts power.

The dual-watch feature allows simultaneous monitoring of the emergency Channel 16 as well as, for example, a friend's current channel.

Main Functions

• Simple-to-use, uncomplicated VHF marine portable
• Accessory pack includes batteries, wall charger and waterproof carry case
• Backlit LCD display
• Auto power save/current economy circuit
• Low battery indicator
• Emergency Channel 16 button
• Call function
• Automatic squelch adjustment
• Buttons for channel selection
• Scan function
• Key pad lock
• Adjustable transmission power (1 W-5 W)
• VOX for hands-free communication
• Roger Beep (end transmission tone)
• Jack for external microphone and/or speaker
• Wide range of headsets and accessories also available

Technical Information

• Channels: 56 international
• Frequency band: TX: 156.025-157.425 MHz; RX: 156.300-162.000 MHz
• Batteries: 4 x AA type or alkaline batteries 6 V
• Operating temperature: -15 to +55°C
• Frequency control: PLL
• Weight (device only): 119 g
• Dimensions: 58 (L) x 122 (H) x 34 (D)
• Transmitter:
• Modulation: FM
• Output power: HI: 5 W; LO: 1 W
• Spurious rejection: Within ETSI regulations
• Receiver:
• Audio output power: 300 mW at 10% THD
• Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD: <0.35 mV
• Adjacent channels rejection: 70 dB
• Intermediate frequencies: 1st: 21.4 MHz; 2nd: 450 KHz
• Jack for external mic and recharge: Mono 2.5 mm
• Jack for external speaker: Mono 3.5 mm
• Conforms to CE/99/05, EN301 178-2, EN60950, EN301 843-2