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

• 5 Watt transmission power
• 56 international channels
• Instant access to emergency channel 16
• LCD display with backlight
• auto power save
• Low battery indicator
• CALL button with 3 different selectable tones
• Automatic squelch adjustment
• SCAN function
• Roger Beep (end transmission tone) on/off
• Keypad lock
• High/low power selection
• VOX for hands-free communications
• Jack for external mike/battery recharge/external speaker
• Waterproof carry case

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