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GX1600 Explorer Fixed-Mount VHF Radio, Black

Mounting a VHF radio has never been easier. The Explorer GX1600 has an ultra-thin and compact rear case, only 3 1/2" in depth or half the depth of comparable VHF radios. The rear case design also gives flexibility when flush mounting the radio in tight areas or bracket mounting the radio by taking up less dash space, and allowing more mounting options. The GX1600 has been designed to meet the new ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC regulations with a dedicated channel 70 receiver that continuously watches for DSC calls. The GX1600 accepts a RAM3 Remote Access Microphone, allowing full control of all radio and DSC functions from a second station. The microphone uses ClearVoice noise reduction technology, which reduces wind and engine noise when transmitting. GX1600 has the ability to “poll” (request and send) the GPS location of another vessel and show that vessel’s position on the radio’s display. Connecting a compatible GPS chartplotter will allow the GX1600 to repeat your position, SOG, COG and time on the full dot-matrix display.

• Channel Selection: Up/down keys
• Controls: Volume, squelch, spring-loaded DSC distress cover, backlit keypad
• Mic Controls: Channel selection, 16/9 and H/L keys
• Display Type: Backlit dot matrix
• Scanning Modes: Programmable, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
• Weather Alert: Yes
• Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 25µV; Rejection: 70dB
• NMEA Interface: NMEA 0183 Input and Output
• DSC: Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC
• Dimensions: 5 3/8"W x 2 13/16"H x 2 9/16"D
• Draw: 5A/0.5A
• Waterproof: Rated IPX8 submersible plus
• Warranty: Three-year waterproof, $65 flat rate

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