Collection: VHF - Handheld

A few clear dividing lines separate the radios here. Floating models like the Uniden Atlantis 275 and Atlantis 155 are built for recreational boaters who want protection if the radio goes overboard. Commercial operators and working mariners should look at the Standard Horizon HX380, which adds LMR channel programming and IPX-7 submersibility, or the HX400IS, which carries an intrinsically safe rating for environments with ignition risk such as fuel docks. The ACR SR203, SR303, and McMurdo R5 serve a different purpose entirely: they are purpose-built GMDSS survival radios designed for offshore emergency use rather than everyday communication.

Output wattage, battery type, and feature set are the key variables to compare within this range. The compact Standard Horizon HX40 suits recreational day sailors who need a capable backup to a fixed-mount radio. Higher-end models add GPS, Bluetooth connectivity on the Uniden MHS338BT, or a built-in scrambler on the Standard Horizon HX400. ACR Electronics, Icom, McMurdo, Standard Horizon, and Uniden are all stocked here as authorized dealer inventory, so every radio comes with full manufacturer warranty.