Small, rugged, inexpensive, and with all the features most boaters will ever want or need.Our VHF85 handheld radio offers an incredible 11-hour battery life on a single charge for all-day use and easily slips into your pocket until you need it. It also is built tough, with a super strong aluminum alloy chassis, so it can take all the abuse a day on the water can dish out.The ultra compact radio thats BIG on featuresOur littlest VHF radio, the VHF85 more than measures up to other offerings. Despite its small size, it transmits with plenty of power (five watts), so youll be heard loud and clear when needed. Its backlit, 7-segment LCD display is easy to read with large, highly legible characters you won't have to squint to see, even in bright sunlight. Illuminated eight-button control make operation a breeze.This little workhorse also features convenient Dual and Triple-Watch modes, letting you monitor other channels. It meets rigid IPX8 submersibility standards and is backed by a comprehensive waterproof warranty so, while it doesnt float, itll more than handle most onboard chores.Plug and play” use preserves battery life Despite a highly respectable 11-hour battery life, the VHF85 also comes with a clip-on DC charger with AC adapter. Plug it in to the bottom of your radio and you can use it while its charging—without running the battery down.Material: Die-cast aluminum chassisControls: On/Volume/Squelch knobs, eight buttonsScanning Modes: Dual- and Triple-Watch PlusWeather Alert: YesTransmit Power: 1/2.5/5 WattReceiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.20µV; Rejection: 75dBBattery Type: Lithium-ionBattery Life: 11 hoursWaterproof: Mfr. rated IPX8Dimensions: 2 1/2W x 4 9/16H x 1 1/2DDisplay Type: Segmented LCDWeight: 10.2oz.Warranty: Three-year waterproof; $49.99 flat rateWhat's in the BoxVHF85Rapid clip-on DC chargerAC adapterbelt clipwrist strap