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HX851 Floating Handheld VHF/GPS Radio
- Model # 11029907 | Manuf. # HX851
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HX851 Floating Handheld VHF/GPS Radio
The advanced HX851 floating handheld VHF/GPS includes a 12-channel GPS receiver allowing you to transmit a DSC distress message, report your position or send calls with your coordinates, perfect for everyday use or adding to your ditch bag. The workhorse HX851 includes 6W of transmit power, a die-cast chassis that’s ergonomically shaped with rubberized armor for a non-slip grip. A luminescent glow-in-the-dark gasket helps you find your radio at night.
GPS capabilities include waypoint entering (store up to 200 waypoints), navigation to a waypoint, DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions including: Position Request and Position Report and navigation to a DSC position. Full dot matrix display with channel names, Radio/Position, Radio/SOG/COG, waypoint navigation and compass displays. Volume & Squelch indication on display, NMEA 0183 output on cradle, water-activated SOS strobe light, preset key with 10 channel storage, NOAA Weather with alert and a submersible speaker microphone jack for connecting optional accessories. 12V and 110V chargers included. Three-year waterproof warranty.
- Material: Polycarbonate housing, die-cast chassis
- Controls: 10-button keypad
- Scanning Modes: Programmable scan, programmable priority scan, dual watch
- Weather Alert: Yes
- Transmit Power: 6/5/2.5/1W
- Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.25µV; Rejection: 70dB
- Battery Type: Li-ion 1150mAh
- Battery Life: 7 hours +
- Waterproof: Floating, rated IPX7 submersible
- Dimensions: 2.5"W x 5.6"H x 1.8"D
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 1.6"W x 0.9"H
- Weight: 11.5oz.
- Included Equipment: AC/DC chargers, charging cradle, antenna, belt clip
- DSC: SC-101 Digital Selective Calling
- GPS Receiver: 12-channel, Time to Fix: cold start 50 seconds
- NMEA Output: NMEA 0183 output on cradle
- Waypoints: Waypoint entry (200 waypoints), Navigate to waypoint, Navigate to DSC Position Request call
- Warranty: Three-year waterproof; $65 flat rate
HX851 Floating Handheld VHF/GPS Radio
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HX851 Floating Handheld VHF/GPS Radio
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