STANDARD HORIZON
Black HX471S Multiband Submersible 5 Watt Marine VHF

Imagine being in a small vessel and wanting to listen to music and news broadcasts. With the HX471S, simply press the BAND key to select the FM band, and tune to your favorite channel. Want to listen to a ball game on the AM broadcast band? You can with the Standard Horizon HX471S Multi-Band radio.

The HX471S is supplied with an NMEA charging cradle that allows the radio to be connected to a GPS. Connecting the HX471S to a GPS allows the position of your vessel to be stored inside the HX471S. In the event of an emergency, simply grab the unit, lift the DISTRESS cover and depress the DISTRESS key. The HX471S will transmit a DSC distress call containing your position, while automatically activating the Distress beacon on the radio as well.

• The industries first Portable Multi-band, including VHF Marine and FRS (Family Radio Service) bands.
• Additional receive capabilities include AM, FM broadcasts and Aeronautical bands
• DSC Distress with GPS position when connected to a GPS
• Selectable 1,2.5 or 5 Watts of transmit power on marine band.
• Rugged Magnesium Die-cast case
• Includes 13mA Lithium-Ion battery, 110AC and 12 VDC 3-hour chargers, Drop in charger NMEA cradle
• Single charge lasts up to 12 hours
• 3 year waterproof Manufacturers warranty

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