Hand Held VHF

[Ammonite]

Correction to post #5
It's the HX890E I've had multiple fogging / condensation issues with, not the HX320E

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

Correction to post #5
It's the HX890E I've had multiple fogging / condensation issues with, not the HX320E

The Standard Horizon HX890E model has problem with moisture either trapped inside during manufacturing or moisture penetration during usage. Could be a bad batch, however, they should be recalled for exchange rather than people having to return them or, like in my case I had to argue with a very well known marine chandler for an exchange.

 

[Ammonite]

It's definitely a manufacturing fault as the moisture appeared within a few minutes of first using it. The second one was another black one that failed in the same way so I tried a blue one in case it was a batch thing...exactly the same thing. The guys at Marine Superstore were great and when I asked them whether I should try the equivalent Cobra or Icom they said they get their fair share of issues with those as well, although I got the impression that they had less issues with Icom. Ironically the Cobra I had before this was brilliant, lasting 16 years before I inadvertently snapped the aerial off.

 

[Juan Twothree]

I've got an Icom M73.

It gets regular and frequent use but the battery seems to last forever between charges.

 

[Alicatt]

Correction to post #5
It's the HX890E I've had multiple fogging / condensation issues with, not the HX320E

So far after 18months no fogging on my HX890E good little radio, I used an adapter to take the antenna socket to an SO239 so I could use the boat's antenna worked great too.