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product_id: 75752708
title: "STANDARD HORIZON HX890BK VHF-HH, 6 Watt, w/GPS&FM Rcvr"
brand: "standard horizon"
price: "$572.34"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Standard Horizon"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/75752708-standard-horizon-hx890bk-vhf-hh-6-watt-w-gps-fm
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Waterproof & floats for rugged use 6W VHF power for clear comms Built-in GPS for precise location STANDARD HORIZON HX890BK VHF-HH, 6 Watt, w/GPS&FM Rcvr

**Brand:** standard horizon
**Price:** $572.34
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Stay afloat, stay connected, stay ahead with the HX890BK!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** STANDARD HORIZON HX890BK VHF-HH, 6 Watt, w/GPS&FM Rcvr by standard horizon
- **How much does it cost?** $572.34 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/75752708-standard-horizon-hx890bk-vhf-hh-6-watt-w-gps-fm)

## Best For

- standard horizon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted standard horizon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Battery System:** 10-hour LiPo battery plus AAA adapter ensures you’re never left powerless on the water.
- • **Rugged Waterproof Design:** Fully submersible and floats—built to survive your wildest aquatic adventures.
- • **Integrated GPS Navigation:** Broadcast your exact location instantly in emergencies—because every second counts.
- • **Unmatched 6-Watt VHF Power:** Stay connected with crystal-clear marine communication up to several miles.
- • **Bonus FM Receiver & Noise Reduction:** Enjoy entertainment and crystal-clear calls even in noisy marine environments.

## Overview

The STANDARD HORIZON HX890BK is a professional-grade handheld VHF marine radio delivering 6 watts of power, integrated GPS for emergency location broadcasting, and a dual battery system for extended use. Waterproof and submersible, it’s designed to withstand harsh marine conditions while offering noise reduction and an FM receiver for added versatility. Ideal for kayakers, boaters, and marine professionals who demand reliability and safety on the water.

## Description

Great Product

Review: Full Featured - Things I liked. Comes with a replaceable LiPo battery pack good for 10 hours and a second battery adapter that holds five AAA batteries and can be used when the LiPo battery goes dead. Easy to program my MMSI number with lots of Youtube video. By the way, Boat YS members can get a MMSI number free. Man overboard function. DSC scrambled call capability on Chanel 70. Tracks other DSC positions. GPS navigation. Waterproof and floats. Comes with AC and DC charging cables that plug into the charging cradle. Stainless steel charging pins. Charges in 3 hours. Secure belt clip. PDF manuals can be downloaded from the Standard Horizon website. I can't imagine why it has an FM entertainment broadcast receiver? Things I didn't like The lanyard is too big to fit into the lanyard hole on the radio case. It will fit into a hole on the belt clip. No software available at the website to support the digital data cable. Bottom Line This is a quality handheld VHF as good as any you can buy and better than most. If your boat sinks or you fall overboard this radio is capable of broadcasting you GPS location to others. But its range is limited to a few miles on the surface because VHF is line of sight and you will be in the water. It has better range when communicating with rescue aircraft
Review: Great handheld radio for the water - Use this when I kayak, my older Standard Horizon had its GPS die. It works great, easy to use, very tough, waterproof. And it gets FM as a bonus

## Features

- Great Product

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07GBH36NS |
| Additional Features | Noise Reduction, Waterproof, Submersible, Radio Frequency |
| Best Sellers Rank | #155,123 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #95 in Marine Two-Way Radios |
| Brand | STANDARD HORIZON |
| Built-In Media | ['microphone', 'antenna', 'belt clip', 'owner’s manual', 'wrist strap'] |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Marine VHF Radios, VHF Radios, Microphones, Antennas, Belt Clips, Wrist Straps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 281 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00788026166350 |
| Hardware Interface | Unknown |
| Item Type Name | Great Product |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Standard Horizon |
| Mfr Part Number | HX890BK |
| Model Number | Standard |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Radio Bands Supported | FM |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 1 Watts |
| Special Feature | Noise Reduction, Waterproof, Submersible, Radio Frequency |
| Style | DSC |
| Style Name | DSC |
| Tuner Technology | VHF |
| Tuner Type | VHF |
| UPC | 788026166350 782706946263 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** STANDARD HORIZON
- **Color:** Black
- **Number of Channels:** 66
- **Special Feature:** Noise Reduction, Waterproof, Submersible, Radio Frequency
- **Frequency Range:** 156 MHz - 174 MHz
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 15 Miles
- **Water Resistance Level:** Waterproof
- **Product Dimensions:** 10"D x 8"W x 4"H
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
- **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the difference between the standard horizon hx890bk and standard horizon hx890nb two way radio?**
A: I believe the HX890BK is the black one and the HX890NB is the same thing in a navy blue color.

**Q: A range of five miles sounds low.  Is it anyone’s experience that this is adequate?  Is there an extension to the antenna to increase the range?**
A: Five miles is about as good as it gets for a handheld marine handheld.  Note that many manufacturers (not Standard Horizon) puff up there range by claiming a range of dozens of miles from a handheld.  VHF is line of sight communications.  If you are hanging from the crow's nest, you might get greater range but if you are standing on the deck, don't count on it.  HAM radio operators talk with International Space Station astronauts with 2-watt handhelds at a range of 250+ miles because there are no intervening objects.  The same handheld would be lucky to reach a mile on the ground to reach another ground based radio.  Similarly, a 6 watt VHF handheld might reach the moon if there was anyone listening but at sea level your range will be limited to what you can see or less (horizon).  For greater range, use a radio with a pole mounted antenna.

**Q: Does this radio have an emergency DSC call distress button like the units that are mounted in the boat?**
A: Yes, but you require an MMSI number to input for it to operate.

**Q: What is the color of the night time backlight?**
A: Letters and numbers are black, back light is white, both are adjustable.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full Featured
*by R***. on June 12, 2021*

Things I liked. Comes with a replaceable LiPo battery pack good for 10 hours and a second battery adapter that holds five AAA batteries and can be used when the LiPo battery goes dead. Easy to program my MMSI number with lots of Youtube video. By the way, Boat YS members can get a MMSI number free. Man overboard function. DSC scrambled call capability on Chanel 70. Tracks other DSC positions. GPS navigation. Waterproof and floats. Comes with AC and DC charging cables that plug into the charging cradle. Stainless steel charging pins. Charges in 3 hours. Secure belt clip. PDF manuals can be downloaded from the Standard Horizon website. I can't imagine why it has an FM entertainment broadcast receiver? Things I didn't like The lanyard is too big to fit into the lanyard hole on the radio case. It will fit into a hole on the belt clip. No software available at the website to support the digital data cable. Bottom Line This is a quality handheld VHF as good as any you can buy and better than most. If your boat sinks or you fall overboard this radio is capable of broadcasting you GPS location to others. But its range is limited to a few miles on the surface because VHF is line of sight and you will be in the water. It has better range when communicating with rescue aircraft

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great handheld radio for the water
*by C***S on October 30, 2025*

Use this when I kayak, my older Standard Horizon had its GPS die. It works great, easy to use, very tough, waterproof. And it gets FM as a bonus

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent radio.
*by J***. on July 22, 2025*

Excellent radio packed with many features. If you go out on the water you need to take this radio with you. If you get in trouble out there this will get help to you quickly.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-04*