Uniden MHS235 is a top of the line VHF marine radio from UNIDEN. Uniden is quite famous for making two way radios, and this model is specifically designed for marine use. This well made rugged case is JIS8 rated - meaning that it is usable for continuous submersion in water under specified pressure ( 5ft for 1 hour without damaging the radio).
As you would expect from a high end radio, there is a GPS receiver with built in DSC function as well as GPS compass. Once you press the red distress button, an emergency signal with your coordinates will be transmitted every few minutes until you receive a response. Let's say you are thrown off the board or your boat sunk, UNIDEN MHS235 will be floating and sending signal - life saving feature!!
Transmitter power select lets you choose from 3 power modes - 1W, 2.5W or full power 6W. This UNIDEN marine radio has dual and triple power watch - simultaneously monitor weather channel and 2 Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels. All NOAA channels will get you weather alerts, also extremely useful when you are out on the water.
Something that we don't see so often is the temperature measuring tool that lets you measure water and air temperature. There is a also a built in SOS function - this Uniden vhf marine radio will be flashing built in LED light in SOS pattern.
The display on UNIDEN MHS235 has a backlit and can be reversed, meaning you can switch between light background and dark background. You can also pull up built in compass on it.
Overall, this is a great radio that you can find on sale for under $200.
Some of the feature include:
- 6 watt VHF Select between 1, 2.5, and 6 Watts
- All NOAA weather channels
- USA/Internationa/Canada Channels
- Submersiable to 5ft for 1 hour
- DSC with GPS
- GPS compass
- Compass
- Instant Channel 16/9
- Tri-Watch
- Floats
- Water and air temperature measuring
- Glow in the dark with key lock
- Limited 3 Year Warranty
- Dimensions - 2 x 2 x 2 inches
But what do actual users say about this radio? Are they actually happy with their purchase? Let’s find out the pros, cons and what reviewers are saying about this radio. Below are the most common pros and cons that people have stated in their reviews on Amazon.
- 4.1 out of 5 Stars
- 538 Total Customer reviews
- 60% of Customers Rated the Radio 5 Stars
- High end features
- Excellent Unit For the Price
- Extra safety features like Glowing and SOS flash signal
- Comes only with a 12V car/cigarette charger
