DO NOT BUY!! Cobra Marine Floating HH350 VHF Radio #64

[@andreaslossius7920]

Have had tree hand held Cobra radios. Never had an issue. Topp transmition and recieving. Will definetly buy Cobra again.

[@isaaccoleman7534]

Agreed

[@livebig247]

Saltwater, and looks beat to hell....lol

[@fredbrillo1849]

Ive had one for 5 years now and its always worked perfectly in South Florida salt water environment. My battery is now end of life...they have a limited lifetime.. I love the radio...it gets used weekly.

[@santisurf2]

Had the same issue as you! Was about to take it back and then i looked at everything again... do as follows: take batt out and clean terminals. then reinsert the battery but do not tighten the screw all the way.. do it until the radio fits in the charger. Got mine to charge as normal. Not a radio issue its a design with the charger it self.

[@bigpat728]

You just saved me $100+

[@RoaldKoger]

I've had the Cobra HH500 for 3 years now and it's still perfectly OK. I only had to replace the charging dock once because one of the contacts was bent. Big deal... I got a new one without questions being asked. I am now looking for a fixed mount VHF and my preferred brand will be...Cobra!

[@PaulArthur2222]

I have had the exact same radio for over three years. It still works as it should. The screw on mine is stainless steel.

[@curtagain]

sure if you thought of this, but does the manual mention rinsing with clean water after use ? I just know salt water if not rinsed gums up the works eventually.

[@nmcguire63]

Why not return it to Cobra? These radios have a three year warranty, I returned mine twice and got free, brand new replacements.

You returned it TWICE. Really? And you still recommend it? Did mommy buy it for you?

[@mulisha-kv7hn]

Good to know I just bought some

[@Jetski270]

I just purchased the Cobra MR HH600FLTGPSBT. The only flaw I've noticed , and it may just be something over looked from quality control , is the spare alkaline battery case only has 2 contacts instead of 4 like the rechargeable battery it came with. Needless to say the radio doesn't work when I use the alkaline battery holder

[@albanpocesta9345]

Hey do you still have the MR HH600 if so how is it holding up?

[@MalyonsMedia]

Hi I have a Cobra Radio that behaved in exactly the same way, but all it needed was the batteries changed (5 AAA) since when its worked perfectly.. Have you tried this? It may well be the same problem, especially with intermittent use and particularly if you leave it discharged Gilbert

[@MrSmithToday]

Vhf radios from icom used to last 20 years easy even the battery. What's happening with equipment nowadays. They are built cheap and nasty. A market opportunity to make a solid long lasting vhf.

[@jcoleburt]

Never had any problems well made its been in salt water and still works 100%

[@thegreatadventures2024]

I have a cobra mr hh125 and love it and have it on my kayak. Yes I know it's not 100% waterproof but that's fine. So planning on buying a second one for a friend or family member to contact me while out on kayak and they are at the docks. So I think it's great to have and if not in use just throw it in a water tight dry box that floats and your good to go.

[@delawarehiker]

I have the HH500 and that screw is rusted on mine. It also didn't charge but I fixed that. I noticed that when I charged it the light would go green as soon as I plugged it in.(full charge) but when I went to pull it out of the charger the light would go red (charging) while I was removing it from the base. so I made a shim out of some paper to raise the radio some, Now it will charge. I got it because it has blue-tooth and can link to my phone. When this one dies I will be switching to another brand too. Mine is still under warrantee, I emailed Cobra and we will see what they are willing do about it

[@YakMotley]

+Jeff Edwards Awesome, I am going to try that! Let me know what Cobra says!

[@daveh.1362]

I just had the same charging problem for the first time (bought Sept. '14). The radio has always worked when I needed it (I always keep it on the charger) and always showed full charge. However, for a while I had noticed that the charger was not turning red to show charging was occurring when I used the radio and returned it to the charger. I didn't remember if it should turn from green to red. Finally, I used it today again (after using it a lot over the weekend) and it beeped while I was on the water indicating the battery was nearly dead. So, I looked at the manual to confirm the charger should turn red when charging. I normally keep the belt clip off since I place the radio in a holder on my boat. I think the belt clip is needed to be in place when you place the radio on the charger (to get the height correct to match the charger prongs and radio battery charge spots. It is now charging so I'll ned to confirm this, or use a wedge under the radio as Jeff did (see his observation). Anyway, I think I figured it out..... I first thought I might need to buy a new battery (about $20 on Cobra web site). Even if I ultimately need to do that, it is better than buying a new radio.

[@mikekreen9336]

have exact same. stays on boat in saltwater.............third year no problems at all. maybe contact Cobra ?

[@sud0gh0st]

Just so you know you can split the back of the battery box and use lithium AA's, I got mine for £25 with the dock because of this simple battery change and its better then new ( more capacity )

[@fresnochris88]

I had a model up. Sent it to there hq and they replaced it but I'm on my 2nd having the same issue. I'll probably get a standard horizon and keep the cobra as a backup

[@Mnrl8218]

which one would you recommend

[@isaacbeja4073]

Which one should I get?

[@StevenMasur]

This video is wrong, or you got a bad one from the batch. I have two of these, and have experienced no problems. In fact, this is the best radio I've had. I beat the crap out of it, and it keeps working. Battery holds a charge forever. No rusty screw on the back. What often fails on these is the spring for the belt clip, and even that is stainless (although the post is not, and it is rusted). I do have to replace the antenna, but thats about it. You should just ask them to replace yours.

[@hookednrolling2009]

Love my standard horizon handheld radio 📻

[@CheekieBandito]

Mines three years old... not one problem... great radio.

[@kylesnavely6165]

I just bought two MR HH450s and neither had usable gmrs audio volume. It smells like we should avoid cobra in general. Too bad, otherwise they seemed alright.

[@dkat1108]

OK so Cobra suckered you so what did you get to replace it and is that a better working unit?

[@mjk6152]

Which one would you recommend for offshore kayak fishing? Are the $200 ones worth it?

[@robertfitzgerald3432]

Pull the batteries and put'm in a good charger. My C Marine has worked great fo fivr years -- no problems.

[@terencedominic459]

Had my cobra now 3 yrs no problems as for the screw motorola has them 2 been in the maritime sector 40 yrs this cobra beats icom motorola and enter radios which are very expensive

[@frankmangieri2077]

have you found a radio you like?

[@chrisdemers3906]

I have This exact same radio. The belt clip will break off on you, and I am at the point where my on off volume switch is extremely hard to turn just like described in this video. Would not buy again nor would I recommend. There’s way better out there for around the same price. My radio is only one season old and never abused

[@jaypeavey6403]

Change the battery pack

[@trod440362]

Why would you state don't buy with obviously probably pawn shop or used purchase 🤔 🙄 😐 😒 😑? Never had any issues and many friends have these life lines.

[@chickennugget3362]

Same thing happened to ours. Stopped charging

[@darianfarmer7125]

try buying me a new battery or see if you can put regular alkaline batteries in it. I have another model and it can take the rechargeable battery or 3 AAA's

[@NHseacoast]

Warranty?

[@rnr4541]

A new battery is only $20.

[@nickander32174]

Mine won't receive after 2 years and 3 uses. Never dropped, wet, or misused. JUNK!!!

[@zackerykimball6188]

Buy a new battery through Cobra. You can buy a new rechargeable or the actual battery pack.

[@Joe-lk6oc]

I tried 2 Cobra VHF radios and neither of them worked. From now on, I will buy Standard Horizon or ICOM radios.

[@johnbrisbane4676]

This is no review nor a conclusion to one. To title this radio like this is both premature and grade school. Clearly every manufacturer has issues and so, warranties are given. Perhaps you should finish such a review by issuing a claim under your 3 year warranty and see if in fact Cobra corrects your concerns. To solve a problem is part of every day life and non of us are perfect.

[@YakMotley]

I’ll be looking for your video Sir!

[@craigwheaton2506]

sound has stopped on mine ..in the bin

[@PhilHolcroft]

had it 8 months, been using it for a year? BS

[@livebig247]

Stopped watching when you said saltwater.....lol

[@ericfaust4482]

Yes, the radio sucks. It is low volume; can't hear it if you are motoring. Then mine crapped out too, like this guy. Do Not Buy.

[@jcmoye1]

It’s 100.00 what do expect !

[@bobford9505]

Try some aa battery’s

[@telmarosario2987]

You have A problem with your radio. i have A cobra radio HH350 and it don't give me no problem

[@bobford9505]

Just try aa batterys

[@jeffedwards429]

it didnt hold up and cobra didnt care. I will not be buying a cobra ever again

[@YakMotley]

yeah mine is a paper weight now

[@santisurf2]

Try my solution Jeff

[@Sapphire_diver]

it'a very good radio....you are telling wrong things man....what is your reason to make this video ??

[@robertk445]

same problem here on 3 hh475. These radios suck!!!

[@danny_arizona7263]

What a terrible review, I stopped watching,

[@YakMotley]

About as terrible as your none existent videos!

[@ParrotSailor]

Junk...buy Icom or SH

[@byoobyoobyoobyoobyoo9785]

Seems like you got a dud, mine has lasted since 2019