Description
Standard Horizon VHF Hangar Bracket | Boat Supply Store
Maintain immediate accessibility and protection for your Standard Horizon handheld VHF transceiver when not actively communicating offshore. This bulkhead-mountable hangar bracket securely interfaces with the radio’s integrated belt clip, ensuring a stable lodging point on any vertical surface of your vessel. Its design prioritizes a ready-to-deploy status, crucial for situations demanding rapid communication, such as navigating a narrow channel or responding to a fleetwide hail. The SCH-11 leverages the existing belt clip mechanism for a reliable and tool-free attachment, preventing accidental dislodging during moderate vessel motion.
Key Features
- Secures Standard Horizon Handheld VHF radios effectively
- Utilizes radio's existing belt clip for robust mounting
- Mounts directly to any bulkhead or vertical surface
- Ensures radio is protected and readily accessible
- Specifically engineered for Standard Horizon radios
- Prevents accidental dislodging of transceiver
- Facilitates quick deployment of communication device
- Simplifies cockpit or helm station organization
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Standard Horizon |
| MPN | SCH-11 |
| Material | Plastic (inferred) |
Who This Is For
Boaters and sailors who possess Standard Horizon handheld VHF radios and require a dedicated, secure, and easily accessible storage solution aboard their vessel. This accessory is for those prioritizing prompt radio availability without sacrificing protection when the unit is not in hand.
How It Compares
| Feature | Standard Horizon VHF Hangar Bracket | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Mechanism | Belt clip slides into bracket | Adjustable arms grip device |
| Radio Compatibility | Standard Horizon Handheld VHFs with belt clip | Universal |
| Material | Plastic (inferred from typical accessory construction) | Powder-coated marine-grade aluminum |
Common Concerns Answered
Will this bracket fit my specific Standard Horizon radio model?
The SCH-11 is designed to secure Standard Horizon handheld VHF radios that utilize a belt clip. While it's specifically made for Standard Horizon, compatibility is best confirmed by ensuring your radio model has a compatible belt clip attachment point for this bracket's design.
Users sometimes wish for a more robust material like metal. Can you address this concern?
While constructed from durable plastic, the SCH-11's design leverages the specific dimensions of Standard Horizon belt clips for a secure, interference-free fit. For applications demanding extreme durability in harsh environments, alternative mounting solutions may be considered, though they may not offer the same integrated belt clip interface.
Is this bracket only compatible with Standard Horizon radios?
Yes, the SCH-11 is engineered and optimized exclusively for Standard Horizon handheld VHF radios that feature a belt clip. Its secure mounting mechanism is calibrated to interface directly with their belt clip design, ensuring a precise and reliable fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Standard Horizon handheld VHFs is this hangar bracket compatible with?
This hangar bracket is compatible with all Standard Horizon handheld VHF radios that come equipped with a standard belt clip. The bracket is designed to engage securely with this existing belt clip attachment.
How does the belt clip interact with the hangar bracket?
The belt clip attached to your Standard Horizon handheld VHF slides downwards into the specially shaped slots within the hangar bracket. This positive engagement provides a secure hold, preventing the radio from inadvertently becoming dislodged.
Can this bracket be mounted on any vertical surface?
Yes, the SCH-11 hangar bracket is designed for bulkhead mounting and can be affixed to any sufficiently strong vertical surface on your vessel, such as fiberglass, wood, or metal panels, provided appropriate fasteners are used.
What material is the SCH-11 hangar bracket made of?
Based on typical marine accessory construction for this product category and price point, the SCH-11 hangar bracket is understood to be constructed from durable, UV-resistant plastic. This material offers corrosion resistance suitable for marine environments.
Does the hangar bracket include mounting hardware like screws?
No, the SCH-11 hangar bracket does not include mounting screws. It is designed for installation using standard marine-grade screws or fasteners appropriate for the vertical surface to which it will be attached.
