The HX380S from Standard Horizon, a commercial-grade submersible handheld VHF, carries a 1,600 mAh lithium-ion battery that provides more than 13 hours of use on a charge. This 5-watt transceiver includes 40 programmable land mobile radio channels, DSC and CTCSS signaling, a 70 mW speaker, programmable scan, channel 16 priority scan, dual- and tri-watch, programmable channel names and NOAA weather channels with weather alert. A 110-volt AC and a 12-volt DC charger are standard. Optional speaker microphones and headsets are available. $149.99; standardhorizon.com
