VHF680 Class D DSC VHF Radio, Black
Expected availability is May 2011.
Featuring a huge green backlit 3" LCD display, built-in 25-watt loudhailer with intercom and a full range of premium features, the VHF680 is a quality VHF radio. Includes PA and all preprogrammed fog signals, GPS intuitive, scramble capable, Class D DSC with all 2011 DSC upgrades, including position send and request capabilities. Preprogrammed with all USA/international and Canadian marine channels—programmable scanner and Triple Watch Plus emergency channel monitoring, NOAA emergency/weather alert with S.A.M.E. encoding, speaker mic with one-touch for emergency channel 16/9 key and up/down channel select. Uses GPS info to recommend proper channel mode (U.S., Canada or international) and proper fog blast pattern. Text display shows channel names, radio menu and DSC features.
- Channel Selection: Rotary knob
- Controls: Vol. squelch, backlit keypad
- Mic Controls: Backlit ch. up/down, 16/9/Tri
- Display Type: Full dot matrix 3" LCD
- Scanning Modes: Programmable, Triple- and Dual-watch
- Weather Alert: S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
- Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.25µV; Rejection: 70dB
- Draw: 0.5A for standby, 5A for transmit NMEA Interface:
- NMEA 0183 in/out, PA out, remote speaker
- Dimensions: 6 1/2"W x 4 1/4"H x 4 1/4"D
- Waterproof: Mfr.-rated IPX8 submersible PLUS
- Warranty: Three-year waterproof
VHF680 Class D DSC VHF Radio, Black
Product Specs
VHF680 Class D DSC VHF Radio, Black
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