Uniden Mystic handheld marine radio

On your next boating adventure< —>whether it’s 70 miles offshore looking for that big Marlin or in your local bays or creeks< —>the Mystic VHF/GPS Handheld Marine Radio by Uniden would be a nice addition to your party. As Uniden puts it, the Mystic features the highest quality and performance of all marine radios on the market today. No more radars and radios taking up space in your cabin. With Digital Select Calling (DSC) and all the features that come with your conventional VHF and GPS radars, the Mystic Handheld is all you will need to navigate the waters. In late 2006, SailingWorld.com put the Mystic Handheld Radio to the test when it was used on the winning vessel in an overnight boat race in Rhode Island Sound.

As a VHF, the Mystic Handheld is equipped with 1 watt and 5 watt transmitting. If you are in trouble out on the water, there’s no need to worry. The radio comes equipped with emergency-calling programmable transmission. It’s just like your regular VHF with Channel 9 and Channel 16 controls for the Coast Guard. And you’ll find that the easy-to-read screen is one of its best features.

The Mystic’s GPS function is just like having a handheld Loran radar. It comes with latitude/longitude position fixing, preprogrammed waypoints, and routing and tracking. Again, it’s navigable screens are out of this world.

Another big advantage: the Mystic meets all the Coast Guard’s tough submersible standards. In 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, tests showed there was no water intrusion in the Mystic Handheld Radio. The durable lithium ion battery is another bonus for this handy device.

The Mystic VHF/GPS Handheld Marine Radio comes with a 3-year water-protection warranty. It retails for about $699.00 at www.uniden.com or at your local marine or boating supply store.