Out on open water, a dead phone or a radio that quits the moment it gets wet can turn a good day into a scary one. Cell coverage drops a mile from shore, and a handheld that sin…
Out on open water, a dead phone or a radio that quits the moment it gets wet can turn a good day into a scary one. Cell coverage drops a mile from shore, and a handheld that sinks the instant it slips out of your hand is gone for good. When you need to reach a buddy boat, call the marina, or hear an incoming weather warning, you need a radio built for the marine environment — not a gadget that gives up at the first splash.
This floating handheld VHF marine radio is made for exactly that. The IPX7-rated housing shrugs off rain, spray and full submersion, and the buoyant body floats face-up if it goes overboard — with an automatic flashing LED alarm that triggers on contact with water so you can spot it and scoop it back up. Built-in weather channels keep you ahead of changing conditions, while dual-watch and tri-watch let you monitor your working channel and the emergency hailing channel at the same time. Auto scan, monitor and noise squelch pull clear voices out of a noisy, windy deck.
The high-contrast backlit LCD reads easily in bright sun or at dusk, and high/low power output lets you stretch battery life or push range when you need it. It recharges over a standard USB cable, so you can top it off from a power bank, car or boat console — no proprietary dock required. A vibration-draining function clears water from the speaker for crisp audio after a dunking. Rugged, simple and water-ready, it is a dependable line of communication for anglers, kayakers and small-boat owners.
- IPX7 waterproof housing — handles rain, spray and brief submersion
- Floats face-up with automatic flash alarm if dropped in water
- Built-in weather channels for real-time marine forecasts
- Dual-watch and tri-watch monitor working + emergency channels
- Auto scan, monitor and adjustable noise squelch for clear audio
- High/low power select to balance range and battery life
- Backlit LCD readable in sun or low light
- USB charging plus vibration speaker-draining function
How to use: 1) Charge fully via USB before first trip. 2) Set your working channel and enable dual/tri-watch for safety. 3) Press to talk, release to listen. Note: VHF marine channels are regulated — operate per your local marine radio rules and keep Channel 16 clear for emergencies.
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| Premium, durable materials | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Built for life on the water | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Honest, fair price | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
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What verified customers say

I run a 17-foot center console out of the inlet most weekends and wanted a backup to my fixed mount. This thing is solid. The dual-watch lets me sit on 16 and my buddy channel at the same time. Audio is loud enough to hear over the outboard. For the money I'm impressed.

Bought this for kayak fishing because I've already lost one phone to the bay. Dropped it off the yak on day two and it floated right there blinking at me — picked it straight back up. That flash alarm alone is worth it. Clips nicely to my PFD.
Charges off the same USB cable as everything else on my boat, which is the main reason I picked it over a fancier one with a proprietary dock. Battery gets me through a full day of inshore trips on low power. Display is easy to read even with sunglasses on.
Got this for my husband who takes the kids out on the lake. I feel a lot better knowing he can call for help and hear weather alerts. He says the squelch cleans up the static really well. Simple enough that he had it working in five minutes.
Upgraded from a cheap non-floating handheld that died after one rainy trip. This one's been rained on, spray-soaked and dunked and keeps going. The little vibrate-to-drain trick actually clears the water out of the speaker. Buttons are a touch small with gloves on, but that's my only nitpick.
Bought this as a gift for my dad's new skiff and he loves it. He's not techy but the layout made sense to him right away. He keeps it clipped to his vest every time out now. Range is good for staying in touch around the harbor. Great value.
Questions, answered
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 1–2 business days. USA & UK 3–6 days, EU/ANZ 4–7, rest of world 5–10. Free shipping over $50.
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