There are many handheld marine radio models on the market so choosing the one that is right for you may be hard. So to help you a small we have listed the 3 bestselling model. Hopefully that will make things a small simpler for you.

Uniden MHS450 VHF Handheld Marine Radio
New Uniden Marine MHS450 VHF handheld. Combining a compact size in a rugged die-cast submersible constructed case, that includes all of the accessories the customer wants! Large 2″ full Dot-Matrix show in a compact radio, bold crisp backlighting yields superior view ability in all lighting situation, channel name (user can reprogram, radio function (lists when radio is in Scan mode.

Also has triple watch or Weather alert, full 5-Watts of power, radio can be switched to 2.5 or 1 watt power settings, unique menu system, simple single-handed operation, a high capacity 1400 mAH Li-lon Battery that delivers up to 14 hrs. of battery life, no memory issues, recharges in 3 hrs. or less on AC or DC charger. The MHS450 is complete with Alkaline battery tray, 110-220V 50/60hz world charger, 12vDC charger, charging cradle w/lamp indicator, heavy duty belt clip, Lanyard.

Midland NTVP1 Nautico 5 Watt 88 Channel VHF Marine Handheld Radio with NOAA Weather
Midland is a world leader in wireless two-way and weather/hazard alert radios, with an extensive line of land mobile radios, CB, GMRS and FRS radios, MURS radios, weather-monitor alert radios, itinerant radios and a line of quality antennas and accessories.The product features are as follows: 88 Channels;5 Watts of Transmit Power;10 NOAA Weather Channels;Up to 12-Mile Range;3 Call Tones;Emergency Channel 16 Button;Water Resistant;Auto Squelch.

Cobra MRHH 425LI VP Marine VHF Transceiver with All Terrain Radio
The Cobra MR HH425LI VP Marine Qualified Series VHF/GMRS Radio keeps you in touch with what is going on around you, in virtually any environment. This rugged handheld marine radio is a boatman’s best friend, with plenty of range, features, and power to make sure that you stay aware of the weather you need to know about, and in touch with the people you need to talk to at the same time.

The MR-HH425LI-VP Marine radio utilizes the VHF band for clear operation on any of the three channel maps customary in US, Canadian and Global channels, with an modifiable one-, three- or five-watt output for small- and long-range communication. This unit also provides instant access to all 10 NOAA weather channels for 24-hour coverage of hazard and weather information, and includes alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm to say you if threatening weather is nearby, as well as S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) to filter out non-local warnings. As an added safety feature, the MR-HH425LI-VP provides instant access to channels 16 and 9 for emergency situations, and has a Tri-Watch function that monitors three channels at once, those being channel 16 and two user-selected channels.

In addition to its regular VHF channels, the Cobra MR-HH425LI-VP lets you switch, at the touch of a single button, to its GMRS channels with ultra-clear UHF/FM reception, and 1815 combinations possible by combining the 15 channels with its 121 privacy codes. The GMRS also features a VOX function for voice-activated, hands-free radio transmission with five sensitivity levels, and advanced GMRS scanning that allows you to scan, in addition to regular channels, CTCSS privacy codes within a channel, DCS codes within a channel, or up to 10 memory locations in order to locate conversations.

This Cobra radio features illuminated function keys, and an illuminated, large LCD show that allows high visibility at a glance even at night. This unit also features an external microphone/speaker jack for hip or body-worn operation, a signal meter that shows the strength of the receiving and transmitting signal, a selectable key-tone beep that can be turned off for silent use, and a button/key lock that locks functions to eliminate unintentional settings changes.

Additionally the MR-HH425LI-VP allows the brainwashing of unlimited channels for simple retrieval or scanning, and lets you scan either all channels, or just channels plotted in memory to find conversations in progress. Hopefully the above info has helped to make choosing your handheld marine radio that small simpler.

Buying Handheld two way radios can be a daunting task with so many choices. There are different types and with various options, depending on your budget.

On this page I will list some of the best two way radios brands like Uniden, CB, GMRS, Kenwood, FRS to just name a few. There are also different types like marine, pda, pocket pc, mobile two way radios. For those who are on a budget maybe a used two way radio is the way to go first. It is also possible to buy desktop or electronic handheld 2 way radios .

Below you will find a listing of some handheld 2 way radio reviews of a couple of brands for your information to maybe help with making the choice a small simpler.

Uniden Atlantis 250G Hand-held VHF 2-Way Marine Radio
Uniden is making a World Without Wires. Which means that Uniden is building products that give its customers more freedom to delight in life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. From cordless phones to two-way radios to radar detectors, the company makes electronic wonders an everyday occurrence. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cordless phones and consumer communications devices, chances are there’s a Uniden product that’s already making things more convenient in and around your home.All USA/Global and Canadian Marine Channels- covers all USA, Global and Canadian marine channels keeping you up-to-date with all the latest marine activity.

Cobra 30-Mile Two-Way Radios
These UHF/FM band radios offer the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Fee (FCC) for ultra-clear long distance reception for up to 30 miles, depending on terrain and situation. Set of 2 radios includes desktop charger and rechargeable batteries. The Cobra receives 10 NOAA weather channels, has a Digital Voice Recorder to replay missed calls, transmit saved messages or record reminders to yourself and up to 30 mile range, depending on terrain and situation.

Kenwood TK-3302U16P
Kenwood’s compact TK-3302U16P replaces the TK-3202U8P and TK-3202LU16P transceiver, based on a proven design, represents ergonomic distinction. Equipped with scan, and built-in VOX, it offers reliable performance in all situation, thanks to weatherproofing. Indoors or out, rain or shine, the smart new TK-3202LU16P is a star performer!

INTERNAL VOX/HANDS free ready to delight in the convenience of hands-free operation using any optional headset accessory. The internal VOX (voice-operated transmission) provides PTT control with the simple act of talking. VOX is fantastic for particular tasks and events where hands-free, constant or repetitive communications are necessary (10-level sensitivity adjustment).

These are just some of the better choices of handheld two way radios that may help with your buying choice.

Handheld Police scanners are becoming increasingly well loved. People who use these scanners are obviously police officers but they are also used by civilians and sorry to say criminals. Police scanners are also known as radio receivers, are devices that can involuntarily tune or scan multiple frequencies until it obtains a clear signal on one of the frequencies. After obtaining the clear signal, it continues to scan the other frequencies incase there is a break of transmission in the first signal. The police scanner will go onto another frequency whenever there is a break in transmission.

Find below some of the best hand held police scanners…

Radio Shack Pro 97 Triple-Trunking Handheld Scanner

High-powered handheld. High-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. Program up to 100 frequencies in banks of 10 for simpler access. Triple-trunking lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system. Signal StalkerTM circuitry searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. Skywarn lets you hear local severe-weather observers and get warnings before they are broadcast on local radio or TV.

Features
Alpha-numeric show for ID tagging allows frequencies to be identified by the name you assign
Lighted keypad and backlit LCD show for use in low ligh
Digital weather alert keeps you informed of emergencies; 7 NOAA weather stations preprogrammed
PC programmable: download frequencies from computer to scanner (software and cable optional)
Features Signal StalkerTM circuitry and Skywarn

UNIDEN Bearcat BC 246T Compact Hand Held Scanner

The UNIDEN Bearcat BC 246T with 1600 channels has specific 6-band coverage ranging from 25MHz to 1300MHz (excluding cellular), CloseCall” RF technology detects nearby radio frequencies and TrunkTracker III.

Features

Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner

Versatile, compact, and simple to use, the Uniden BC72XLT handheld scanner offers a simple way to monitor the “action” bands, including police and fire channels (including rescue and paramedics), NOAA weather transmissions, business and industrial radio broadcasts, utilities, marine and amateur (ham radio) bands, air bands, and more. In small, the scanner keeps interested parties in the information loop. Of course, scanning the 32,000 available frequencies can be time-consuming and frustrating, which is why Uniden added such functions as Close Call capture technology, which instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters to help you detect and identify local signals, and a wide-ranging memory that holds up to 100 plotted channels (10 per bank).

Features

Runs on 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries