A unique VHF radio with an integrated GPS receiver and exact location, resulting in a potentially life-saving device. The fixed VHF radio is packed with excellent features including instant emergency channel, rewind-say-again and access to all NOAA weather channels.
Let's take a closure look at these features.
ATIS:
Capable of operating within the Automatic Transponder Identification System. ATIS includes data at the end of a transmission for station identification.
Digital Selective Calling:
Allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information with other boats or stations. DSC features on this Class-D radio include; A Dedicated Channel 70 (DSC Channel) Receiver, Illuminated Distress Button, Position Send and Request, Position Input Reminder, Easy MMSI Entry, GPS Position Display Capability, Coast Guard DSC Check Capability, etc 1ÃÃ or 25 WATTS Dual output power for short and long communication.
External Alarm Input:
Senses the alarm from your chart plotter and uses the speaker on the radio to amplify the alarm for way point arrival, MOB, etc.
GPS:
Inside Simply connect the radio to power and the radio will know your location. You can send your position information in case of emergency, or exchange position information with other boats.
Illuminated Display:
The fixed mount Cobra VHF radio comes with a super large LCD illuminated display and illuminated keys.
NoiseÃÃ CancellingÃÃ Microphone:
Blocks background noise.
NMEA In And Out:
NMEA in for GPS input. NMEA output to display other vessels and their information transmitted by DSC on your chart plotter.
Radio Check:
Checks battery voltage when transmitting, RF power output, and antenna output.
Rewind-Say-Again:
Allows you to replay missed calls. The radio also automatically records the last 20 seconds of incoming radio transmissions, which is handy when in noisy conditions.
Scan/MemoryÃÃ Scan:
Scan all channels to find conversations in progress, or scan channels placed into memory.
Signal Strength Meter:
AnÃÃ integratedÃÃ signalÃÃ strengthÃÃ meterÃÃ shows the strength of incoming signal.
Submersible to IPX8:
Submersible to a depth of 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.ÃÃ
General Specifications:
ÃÃ Allows input from NMEA 0183 devices.
Current Drain: Stand-by 200 mA / Receive 300 mA.
Dimensions: 159 x 57 x 180 mm.
Flush Mount Kit & Surface Mount Kit.
Modulation: 5 kHz MAX.
Input Voltage: 13.8 VDC.
Transmit: 5 A @ High Power // 1 A @ Low Power.
TemperatureÃà Range: -20ÃúC to 60ÃúC.
Warranty Length: One year.
Weight: 1100g.
GPS Specifications:
Acquisition Times:
Hot Nominal: < 1 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds.
Warm Nominal: < 33 second, Limit: +/- 5 seconds.
Cold Nominal: < 35 second, Limit: +/- 10 seconds.
GPS Reciever First Lock Sensitivity Nominal: -144dBm, Limit: 142dBm
GPSÃÃ RecieverÃÃ TrackingÃÃ SensitivityÃÃ Nominal: -160dBm, Limit: 155dBm
Reciever: 56 channels.
Update Rate: Up to 5 Hz.
NMEA Information:
NMEA Sentences: DTM, GGA, GLL, GRS, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG.
Ouput Specification: NMEA 0183 - ASCII serial output.
SelectricalÃÃ Standard: EIA-422.
