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Cobra MR HH125 Compact Waterproof Marine Handheld VHF Radio with 1 or 3 Watts, All Weather Channels, and Weather Alert (Black) | 
| Brand: Cobra
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 12413
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 2 x 3.8 x 1.1
MPN: MRHH125
Model: MRHH125
UPC: 028377201226
EAN: 0028377201226
ASIN: B00126K8BM
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Waterproof in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes | | • | NOAA Weather Channels | | • | All U.S., Canadian, and International Channels | | • | Visual and Audio Weather Alert | | • | DC accessory adapter plug and rechargeable NiMH Batteries included |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
COBRA MRHH 125 MARINE VHF RADIOUS, CANADIAN and INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS; 1W OR 3W;10 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS;WATERPROOF; FEATURES WEATHER ALERT, LARGE ILLUMINATED LCD DISPLAY and KEYS, SCAN, SIGNAL STRENGTH METER, KEY LOCK and WRIST STRAP; INCLUDES SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS, BATTERY CHARGE JACK, DC ACCESSORY ADAPTER PLUG and RECHARGEABLE NIMH BATTERIES
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not too good August 10, 2008
Otto the Great (New Joisey - badda bing)
Picked up one for the kayak and it worked great until it got dunked in 2ft of water for 10 seconds. Came up dead. Set it back to Cobra and they sent a replacement witch didn't work out of the box. Wrote the unit off and bought a high-end handheld. Don't take a chance with this if it might get wet.
 Great for kayak fishing (if you are careful with it) July 3, 2008
B. Christensen (Santa Barbara, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a short-term review, as it has only been in use for less than a month. I also have a Uniden MHS350 radio, which is a much heavier duty VHF radio that this Cobra model.
Comparison between the two:
The Cobra is about 1/2 the cost
Cobra is about 1/2 the weight, and smaller in size - much easier to clip to your PFD or jacket/belt while on the water.
Cobra is "splash resistant" while Uniden is "water proof - submersible" which means that you probably should carry the Uniden unit in a plastic baggie if you are using it on a kayak (where things tend to get wet frequently).
battery life is moderate - using AAA batteries, it lasts for a full day or so before needing fresh batteries. The MHS350 on the other hand, will last a week or more of all-day use with its NMh battery pack, and it includes a back-up battery and dual-slot charger.
Feature-wise the Cobra does a good job of covering the basics - a full channel selection for all VHF channels, plus NOAA weather. The squelch is not infinitely adjustable, but has a couple of "steps" controlled by a single button. There is no scan feature (unlike the Uniden, which will scan as many channels as you choose in memory on a continuous basis).
Bottom line, if you want to add the safety of having a VHF radio with you while you kayak, I recommend the Cobra unit based on its price and its small size and weight. I would not recommend it for heavier usage (like daily on a boat) because it is definitely made from cheaper materials, and will also not go very long on a charge/set of batteries.
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