West Marine - VHF250 Multiband Handheld VHF Radio

Use your VHF on your boat or on land with VHF and FRS capability!

Packed with all the features of the VHF150, the VHF250 takes you to the next level of VHF technology and performance. The versatile VHF250 makes it just as easy to communicate from ship to shore as from ship to ship with FRS transceiver capabilities. And with AM, FM and aircraft band reception you can listen to AM or FM radio stations or aircraft band transmissions, including emergency locator beacon signals.

Like the VHF150, its large dot-matrix backlit display, menu-based system and up/down arrows make one-hand operation easy. Its JIS 8compliant: Rated as waterproof in 1.5 meters of water. Features a watertight speaker/mic jack and a keypad lock to prevent accidental changes while powered on.

Material: Die-cast aluminum chassis
Contols: Rotary volume/squelch knobs; backlit keys
Scanning Modes: Programmable, dual and triple watch
Weather Alert: S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
Transmit Power: 5/2.5/1 watt
Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.23µV; Rejection: 71dB
Battery Life Li-ion: 12 hours
Waterproof: Mfr.-rated JIS 8
Dimensions: 2.4"W x 4.25"H x 1.4"D
Display Type: Dot-matrix LCD
Screen Size: 1.5"W x 1.25"H
Weight: 12.3oz.
Included Equipment: Dual-voltage 110/220V AC charger, 12V DC charger, alkaline battery tray, rapid charging cradle, swivel belt clip, antenna, lanyard

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Science & Technology

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• Marine
• VHF250
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• Handheld
• VHF
• Radio
• aircraft
• band
• transmissions
• emergency
• locator
• beacon
• signals

[chuckatwestmarine]

@DMANGUY14 Unfortunately, the FCC requires a fixed antenna because the radio has FRS built-in. I know it sounds odd, but that's the law. The antenna can be removed, but it's a hassle. Sorry!

[chuckatwestmarine]

@SoccerDJRob FRS is Family Radio Service, which can be used on land without a license. Very handy.

[chuckatwestmarine]

@tigernino11 West Marine still has spare parts.

[chuckatwestmarine]

@0122358 We have a small number of the original radios in our stores. These are new radios, but the last of our version. If you provide your zip code, I'll tell you which stores still have stock in your area. You can contact me at c h u c k h @ w e s t m a r i n e . c o m. You may also be interested in the Uniden VHF 550, which is a very similar radio. We don't carry it, however.

[0122358]

@chuckatwestmarine do you know if there is a simular radio in current production?

[chuckatwestmarine]

@0122358 This radio is no longer available, although Uniden made a similar radio which may still be in some stores. The retail price was around $200.

[tigernino11]

"Mrcrabs86" do you know where can i buy spare parts? i need an extra charging cradle and a new antenna!

[Mrcrabs86]

Thats great! Most popular,and one of the best then why is it so hard to gets parts for.For example the charging cradle.Was $19.99 now over $30. I can't even order one through West Marine ? Thanks guys! I'm alittle disappointed.

[SoccerDJRob]

what is FRS? Is there a book you can get on which channels are us, international etc?

[DMANGUY14]

I had this exact radio and there is only major problem and one minor problem. Major: it uses a fixed antenna and the interregnal connection will break if used alot mine lasted 1 summer but that's with carring mine for hours a day teaching sailing. Minor: no lanyard hole