1852, VHF Radio VT20M handheld 3W

Description

1852 VHF Radio VT20M is a compact handheld VHF radio designed to improve safety on board. It is waterproof, floats, and has features such as Dual Tri-Watch and channel scanning.

• Brand: 1852
• IP rating: IP67
• Product weight: 136 g
• Watt: transmit power 3W/1W
• Product dimensions: 119 mm × 63 mm × 35 mm
• Package dimensions: Dimensions: 21 cm × 7 cm × 30 cm | Gross weight: 0.45 kg

Dual Tri Watch. The VHF radio can scan between channel 16 + 1 (Dual) or 16 + 2 (Tri)

• Floats
• Detachable antenna
• Battery: 5 x rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries
• Channel scanning
• Dual Tri-Watch
• 12V cigarette lighter plug
• Strap & belt clip
• Waterproof: IP67 (Withstands a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes)

Battery life: VT20M can be used to transmit and talk for 5 minutes and to receive and listen for 5 minutes, and then on standby for 90 minutes, it can be used for 8 hours. Standby mode means turning on the radio without transmitting or receiving, and VT20M can do this for 24 hours. Before use: The battery must be fully charged before use, which takes 8-9 hours, and the VHF radio must be switched off during charging.

See the Danish Sailing Association's guide to VHF radios: The ultimate guide to VHF radios