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product_id: 88453244
title: "HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio"
brand: "standard horizon"
price: "$U23754"
currency: UYU
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Standard Horizon"
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region: Uruguay
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# IPX8 waterproof & floats 6W transmit power, max range 15km 11-hour Li-Ion battery life HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio

**Brand:** standard horizon
**Price:** $U23754
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio by standard horizon
- **How much does it cost?** $U23754 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- standard horizon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted standard horizon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful 6W Transmission:** Stay connected up to 15 km with selectable power modes for optimized range and battery life.
- • **All-Day Battery Endurance:** Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery delivers up to 11 hours of continuous marine communication.
- • **Advanced Safety & Convenience:** Features include Man Overboard alert, water-activated strobe, dual scramblers, NOAA weather alerts, and FM radio.
- • **Rugged IPX8 Waterproof Design:** Military-grade durability with submersible, floating construction built to withstand harsh marine environments.
- • **Integrated 66-Channel WAAS GPS:** Navigate confidently with built-in GPS, waypoint routing, and DSC Group Position Call for enhanced safety.

## Overview

The Standard Horizon HX890 is a premium floating VHF marine radio combining 6W transmit power, 11-hour Li-Ion battery life, and IPX8 waterproof rating. It features an integrated 66-channel WAAS GPS, DSC digital selective calling, and advanced safety tools like Man Overboard alerts and a water-activated strobe light. Designed with military-grade ruggedness and ergonomic comfort, it’s the ultimate communication device for professional mariners and boating enthusiasts who demand reliability and cutting-edge navigation in one sleek package.

## Description

Leading the way again!! Standard Horizon is proud to introduce the brand new HX890 HIGH END FLOATING CLASS H DSC VHF/GPS. The new HX890 shares all the same capabilities of the extremely popular HX870, with the addition of some great new features. Some prominent new features include two scrambler systems built in, a built in FM Broacast band receiver, Switchable daytime or nighttime mode, waypoint and route navigation, Group monitor function utilizing DSC Group position call. It has also been redesigned with a new ergonomic case design, and tested to conform with the Militay Standard (MIL-STD-810F).HX890 comes packaged with all the accesories including the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 110V wall charger, 220V adapter, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable and belt lip with lanyard, and it's backed by our industry leading 3 year waterproof warranty.Features:6W transmit power output (Selectable 6/ 2/ 1 W)700mW Loud Audio and Noise Canceling Function for both TX/RX audioRugged case construction conforms to Military StandardSubmersible IPX8 Construction and it floatsDSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class-H OperationW2.60" x H5.43" x D1.50" Round Case Design provides excellent ergonomicsBuilt-in Integrated 66 channel WAAS GPS Receiver11-hour Operating Time with 1800mAh high capacity Li-ion batteryEasy to Operate Menu System with a large (1.7" x 1.7") Full-dot matrix displaySelectable Display Mode - Day & Night ModeWaypoint and Route navigationGroup Monitor Function utilizing DSC Group Position CallMan over Board featureWater Activated Emergency "WHITE" Strobe LightTwo Scrambler Systems built-in 4-code CVS2500A & 32-code FVP-42Versatile Scanning operation (Dual Watch and Triple Watch)NOAA Weather Channels with Weather AlertFM Broadcast Radio ReceiverMicro USB Data jack for PC programming

Review: Excellent Radio - The radio is nicer than I expected. Its loaded with so many features. Its easy to setup. The speaker sound is very clear. I really like the GPS DSC option. There are a few videos online that will help you learn more abut HX890. It feels very well made and good in the hand. One thing it lacks is a way to charge without the cradle. I like the fact it comes with a 12v adapter for the boat but you still need to bring the charging cradle. I'm going to have to order another one and keep it on the boat. Overall I would say its a very nice radio that should last a very longtime.
Review: GREAT radio - GREAT radio for boating safety, it will transmit your coordinates when you transmit. BUT You MUST register online with USBoat or others to obtain a "MMSI #" that will identify this radio, YOU and your boat info for YOU when you transmit or use the one touch emergency button and if needed for using in an emergency this radio has all the features that are important, floats, lights up...hope you never need it but if you need it it may be worth its weight in gold. At this price cheap insurance.

## Features

- HX890 comes packaged with all the accesories including the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 110V wall charger, 220V adapter, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable and belt lip with lanyard
- 6W transmit power output (Selectable 6/ 2/ 1 W) | 700mW Loud Audio and Noise Canceling Function for both TX/RX audio | Submersible IPX8 Construction and it floats
- DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class-H Operation | W2.60’’ x H5.43’’ x D1.50’’ – Round Case Design provides excellent ergonomics
- Built-in Integrated 66 channel WAAS GPS Receiver | 11-hour Operating Time with 1800mAh high capacity Li-ion battery | Easy to Operate Menu System with a large (1.7’’ x 1.7’’) Full-dot matrix display | Selectable Display Mode - Day & Night Mode | Waypoint and Route navigation | Group Monitor Function utilising DSC Group Position Call
- MOB (Man over Board) feature | Water Activated Emergency “WHITE” Strobe Light | Two Scrambler Systems built-in – 4-code CVS2500A & 32-code FVP-42 | Versatile Scanning operation (Dual Watch and Triple Watch) | NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert | FM Broadcast Radio Receiver | Micro USB Data jack for PC programming | 3 Year Waterproof Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07K6T9F43 |
| Additional Features | Built in FM Broacast Band Receiver. |
| Battery Average Life | 11 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,384 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #30 in Marine Two-Way Radios |
| Brand | STANDARD HORIZON |
| Built-In Media | rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 110V wall charger, 220V adapter, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable, belt lip with lanyard |
| Color | Navy Blue |
| Compatible Devices | VHF two-way radios on the same frequency band or channel, possibly including GPS devices for waypoint and route navigation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 675 Reviews |
| Frequency Range | 136-174 MHz |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.5"D x 2.6"W x 5.43"H |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Standard Horizon |
| Model Number | STH-HX890NB |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 66 |
| Talking Range Maximum | 15 Kilometer |
| Tuner Type | VHF |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX8 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** STANDARD HORIZON
- **Color:** Navy Blue
- **Frequency Range:** 136-174 MHz
- **Item Weight:** 2.14 Pounds
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
- **Number of Channels:** 66
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.5"D x 2.6"W x 5.43"H
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 15 Kilometer
- **Water Resistance Level:** Waterproof

## Images

![HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bcC22X+2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be charged with a USB power bank?**
A: NO. USB charging is NOT supported. Furthermore, the entire charging CRADLE is required for charging, same as other Standard Horizion radios I've seen. not convenient for traveling light on the go :(

**Q: I noticed there are 2 versions - nx890 and hx890e. i reside in malaysia. is there a difference ?**
A: Both radios will operate the same anywhere in the world.
 
The only differences between the HX890 and the HX890E are as follows:
HX890   FCC and IC certified for sales into the US and Canada
HX890E CE certified for sales into Europe

**Q: Does this unit allow for aa or aaa batteries to be used instead of lithium?  what happens if your in a life raft for several days /weeks??**
A: The Standard Horizon Alkaline Battery Case f is included in the accessory kit that comes with the radio. it takes 5-AAA alkaline batteries, not included. I have been using the Duracell copper clad alkaline batteries and the Duracell Quantum AAA Alkaline Batteries. Both are long lasting, All-Purpose AAA batteries for use in the Standard Horizon HX890 handheld marine radio. I have not seen much of a difference between battery types.

**Q: I already have a matrix gx3000s in my boat with my mmsi in it, do i still need to put my mmsi into my new hx890 ?**
A: If you plan on using it on the boat it is a good idea to put the mmsi into the radio. And heaven forbid if you ever need to abandon your boat this is the perfect radio to take with you. Required, no -good boating practice says yes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Radio
*by A***R on December 9, 2020*

The radio is nicer than I expected. Its loaded with so many features. Its easy to setup. The speaker sound is very clear. I really like the GPS DSC option. There are a few videos online that will help you learn more abut HX890. It feels very well made and good in the hand. One thing it lacks is a way to charge without the cradle. I like the fact it comes with a 12v adapter for the boat but you still need to bring the charging cradle. I'm going to have to order another one and keep it on the boat. Overall I would say its a very nice radio that should last a very longtime.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT radio
*by M***O on May 13, 2021*

GREAT radio for boating safety, it will transmit your coordinates when you transmit. BUT You MUST register online with USBoat or others to obtain a "MMSI #" that will identify this radio, YOU and your boat info for YOU when you transmit or use the one touch emergency button and if needed for using in an emergency this radio has all the features that are important, floats, lights up...hope you never need it but if you need it it may be worth its weight in gold. At this price cheap insurance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good gear, but you have to watch YouTube to really learn the features
*by D***F on March 22, 2021*

Good gear. User's manual provides basics but it doesn't tell you the "why". This size is a great entry model for a serious fisherman. I have the motorguide trolling motor and 3D structure scan added to it. Works as advertised, but I'm not sure the processor is able to keep up since I get some blurry points and sections when I log my sidescan.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Standard Horizon HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio
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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*