UH820SX-NB
80 Channels 2 Watt UHF Handheld Radio - Submersible and Floating Design
Product Introduction
Uniden introduces its latest UHF Radio category member, the UH820SX-NB. This lightweight radio is submersible, waterproof, and designed for ease of use. Key features include Vibrate Alert, SOS Strobe, and an LED Torch, making it ideal for various activities. It comes with a hand Carabiner Clip for convenience and offers up to 14 hours of operating time.
Image Description: A Uniden UH820SX-NB handheld UHF radio is depicted. It is black with a prominent antenna. The display shows "80" channels and other indicators. Buttons are visible on the front panel.
Key Features and Benefits
Perfectly suited for water-based applications, the UH820SX-NB is a 2W Waterproof UHF Radio. It includes a table-top drop-in charger for convenient charging. This compact two-way radio is certified to meet the world standard JIS7 waterproof level.
Image Description: Graphical elements highlighting key features:
- 80 Narrow Band Channels
- SOS Strobe/Torch functionality
- ? Waterproof capability (Meets JIS7 standard: no water ingress when immersed at 1M for 30 minutes)
- ? Floating Design (radio floats on water)
- ? Vibrate Alert
- 2 Watt Transmit Power
The SOS Strobe and LED Torch ? offer a One-Touch SOS Strobe Mode for alert situations and a One-Touch Mode for low light conditions.
The large LCD display is backlit for easy viewing in low light or at night, and it features a Glow In The Dark Keypad.
Image Description: A person wearing a hat and plaid shirt stands in a golden field, holding a radio.
Image Description: Two people are shown, one in a hard hat looking at plans, and another in outdoor gear, both with radios.
Image Description: A person in outdoor gear is hiking on a rocky terrain, holding a radio.
Performance and Durability
The Built-In Vibration Alert ? allows the UH820SX-NB to vibrate when it receives an incoming signal, which is ideal for loud working environments.
Image Description: Graphical element indicating a range of "10+ km" (typical range is line of sight).
Image Description: Graphical element indicating up to "14 hrs" of operating time.
Image Description: Graphical element stating "BUILT RUGGED for AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND conditions".
Engineered and Designed in Japan, the UH820SX-NB is specifically built for rugged Australian and New Zealand conditions. It is durable enough to take anywhere and offers outstanding performance with extended range and crystal clear sound, making it an ultimate UHF communication tool.
Suggested Retail Price: $169.95
Key Features List
- UHF Radio - 2W Max TX Output Power
- Waterproof to JIS7¹
- Floating Design²
- Power Boost Key
- Large Channel Display with Backlight
- Vibrate Mode ?
- SOS Strobe and Torch LED ?
- Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)
- TX Power Hi/Lo
- Range Extender (Duplex) Capability
- VOX Hands Free Capable
- Interference Eliminator (38 CTCSS Codes)
- Glow in the Dark Keypad
- Instant Channel Programming and Recall
- Auto Battery Save
- Low Battery Alert ?
- Roger Beep
- Busy Channel Lockout Function
- Open Scan
- Group Scan
- Battery Level Indicator ?
- Keypad Lock ?
- Two Level Preset Squelch
- Calling Tone
- Built-in Headset Jack ?
- 1 Year Warranty ?️
- Designed and Engineered in Japan
- Built for Rugged Australian and New Zealand Conditions
Box Includes
- 1 X UH820SX-NB UHF Radio
- 1 x Heavy Duty Earpiece
- 1 X AAA Ni-MH 800mAh Battery Pack
- 1 X Belt Clip
- 1 X Carabiner Clip
- 1 X Single Desktop Charger Cradle
- 1 X AC Adaptor
- 1 x Owner's Manual ?
Additional Features
Operating Time: 50/50hrs †
Dimensions of the Unit: 227mm(H) x 68mm(W) x 33mm(D) ?
Notes and Disclaimers
¹ Radio unit only. Being defined as having no ingress of water when immersed at 1m for 30 minutes. The UH820SX-NB will only meet this rating if fully submersed and all rubber seals and bungs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This means the accessory bung is fully fitted and the battery cover securely fastened.
² Floating Design is only applicable with Radio Only and when not connected with the Carabiner Clip.
# 10+km Typical Range: Line of Sight.
† Operating time (in hours): based on 5% transmitting, 5% receiving and 90% waiting mode using low output mode.
Specifications subject to change without notice.