Customer ratings

It fits well in the hand and is of high quality. The menu controls are logical and intuitive for me. Everything was easy to set up. The device will be used primarily in the cockpit, so I don't always have to go below deck to use the radio. It makes calling the marineros easier and ensures safe travel in the marina. The performance is perfect for this. It is also used for trips in the dinghy to keep in touch with the mother ship. No worries, as it floats and is waterproof.

I really like the device. It is very robustly built and of high quality. So far I have only drained the battery within a day, even when using it at regattas (race management). Setting up the MMSI and ATIS with the up and down buttons is a bit fiddly and time-consuming, but only once. You have to read up on certain operations in the manual - I would deduct a point here - but after a short time getting used to how it works, it becomes automatic.

This is an outstanding feature packed backup to my fixed VHF.
The ability to connect a fist mike and DSC makes this a fantastic safety addition on my boat.

I have recommended this radio to others - I may even swap my fixed Lowrance VHF for a Standard Horizon VHF.

primarily for port registrations

ATIS and DSC in one handheld radio - for this price? A few years ago it was unimaginable! If you like to get lost in small menus and don't have too fat fingers, if you don't shy away from contact with technology and like to activate this or that feature, you've come to the right place! Everyone else, however, for whom menus and settings and sub-settings are a horror, prefer to buy a "normal" handheld radio. Switch on - and done. They then do DSC - if at all - with the main unit in the boat. But, for example, on dinghies or other boats without their own power supply or antenna option, this device is the big hit! You have all the blessings of the DSC! For example, large range with digital transmission despite low power. You'll always be heard... Well, I'm very satisfied. At first, the only thing that confused me was the switch from DSC to ATIS. This can be set more clearly and logically in terms of software than here...

What you wish for. Even with MOB, it makes sense. Bought another one straight away.

After I got to grips with the German Engl. Manual and have used, tried and tested the handheld radio HX890E, I am very impressed by how many possibilities this device not only offers for radio, but also for navigation! The GPS receiver works precisely (if you should sit in a life raft with it, you can also give your exact position). COG, SOG and ALT are also displayed! Countless waypoints can be saved and controlled! With it you can navigate completely in an emergency! The radio transmission is clear, as is the reception. Important for use in the inland area in the HX890E you can save the ATIS number (and the DSC number for the sea) yourself! The buttons are easy to use. and changing settings (such as squelch strength) is very easy. It gave me a lot of pleasure to get to know the many possibilities that I cannot list here. The HX890E is not a slim device, but it still sits comfortably in the hand and has its place on the navigation table.

Robust, waterproof quality with charging cradle for the supplied rechargeable battery and alternatively a mounting block for AA batteries.

A very nice update of the previous model (HX870), especially with the updated firmware that now includes the DSC Position request call.
Also likes the new display format.

So far so good

Looking great and handy

we will see in use