Cobra HH350 floating handheld VHF radio

We tested the waterproof, floating Cobra HH350 over the course of a few months - find out our thoughts

Product Overview

Cobra HH350 handheld VHF radio

Pros:

  • Reasonable price
  • Lightweight

Cons:

  • Not particularly intuitive

Product:

Cobra HH350 floating handheld VHF radio

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£99.90
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Cobra’s new handheld VHF radio is a floating, waterproof unit with a bright orange case back to aid location if dropped overboard.

Compact and lightweight, the body measures just 11cm x 6.5cm and features a flexible antenna. It transmits at 1W, 3W, or 6W power – higher than many other handheld units.

We’ve had it on test for a few months, and in frequent use the battery has lasted well, the speech is clear and the reception good. At night there’s a useful backlight, and there is a sturdy clip on the back. The radio is supplied with 12V and 240V chargers.

Verdict

There are a few quirks which take some time to get used to – the squelch function is accessible by holding down the ‘call’ button, for instance – but all in all it’s a good radio at an attractive price.

Details

Website:www.cobra.com
Dimensions:11cm x 6.5cm