VHF Bateau Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon: the reference for Marine VHF

The Standard Horizon brand is the reference brand for Marine Electronics equipment for navigation at sea. Specialist in maritime communication for over 50 years, Standard Horizon builds and delivers the best VHF radios on the market. The brand's flagship products are the Marine VHFs. The brand offers different types of VHF: Fixed VHF, Portable VHF, VHF Supports and Accessories. All products are made in Japan and distributed throughout the world. The brand's mission is very simple: "Produce the best marine electronics on the market to meet the needs of boaters around the world."

Product ranges adapted to navigation

Their entire range is made up of robust, waterproof, some floating devices, which are designed to last over time. Standard Horizon VHF radios are suitable for occasional use as well as intensive use of navigation or nautical leisure activities. Standard Horizon equipment is also made to be light and space-saving. A Fixed VHF will easily install in your boat, while a Portable VHF will easily fit in a pocket and a bag, or attach to the belt so as not to weigh you down when you are actively moving on deck.

The brand develops its products in 2 different ranges: Fixed VHFs and Portable VHFs. The Fixed VHF range is called GX, the Portable VHF range is called HX. Obviously, the brand has models that are more efficient and appreciated than others. Here is a brief overview of the best Standard Horizon products.

The best models in the GX Standard Horizon Fixed VHF range:

• The VHF Fixed GX1400G is the entry level, with a very affordable price for a VHF of this quality. It has ASN, IPX8 waterproof certification, and NMEA 0183 input and output.
• The VHF Fixed GX1850G is the brand's best value for money. Its NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 inputs will allow you to connect this VHF to various Marine Electronics devices. If you connect it to a GPS, you will be able to display Waypoints on your route. This Fixed VHF has ASN and is IPX8 waterproof. Its noise-canceling microphone guarantees quality communication in distress situations.
• The VHF Fixed GX2400 is Standard Horizon's high-end device intended for experienced sailors. This ultra-complete VHF has all possible communication and location technologies: VHF, AIS, GPS and DSC. A large amount of navigation information appears on the screen (LAT/LON, Time, SOG and COG). This VHF is IPX8 waterproof.

The best models in the HX Standard Horizon portable VHF range:

• The VHF Portable HX210E is the VHF that all sailors need. This complete VHF guarantees your safety in all situations. It is easy to handle and is IPX7 waterproof.
• The VHF Portable HX40E is the smallest and most practical VHF on the market. Its ergonomic design allows you to easily access the most important menus, and quickly have channel 16 within reach.
• The VHF Portable HX890E is truly the brand's exceptional model. It is equipped with a GPS receiver and can access DSC channels to make an emergency distress call. It can display a lot of information on its large screen, such as essential navigation data: latitude, longitude, COG and SOG.