Drop it on the deck, dunk it in the water, the HX500S can take the punishment the marine environment can dish out. Supplied with a high-capacity non-memory 1700mAh Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery, 110VAC and 12VDC charger with drop-in cradle, heavy duty belt clip and a visual battery indicator, the HX500S has the capability to keep you talking longer than most portable VHF’s on the market today.