The GX1700 makes DSC easy. With an internal 12-channel GPS built into the radio, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. Out of the box and ready to go, with DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint navigation and navigation to DSC distress calls with just a few simple steps. Enter and save up to 100 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to using a unique navigation compass display that shows your vessel’s SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing) and DST (Distance) to the waypoint. Ultra thin, compact rear case, only 3-1/2" in depth or half the depth of comparable VHF radios. Accept a RAM3 Remote Access Microphone allowing full control of all radio and DSC functions from a second station. With oversized full dot matrix display, user selectable Programmable Scan, Dual Watch, Ch16 Priority Scan, user changeable channel names, NOAA weather with alert, dedicated preset channel, dedicated CH16/9 keys and three programmable soft keys. The microphone uses ClearVoice noise reduction technology to cut wind and engine noise while transmitting.

• 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 LCD
• Scanning Modes: Programmable, Priority and Dual Watch
• Weather Alert: Yes
• Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 25µV; Rejection: 70dB
• NMEA Interface: NMEA 0183
• DSC: Class D ITU-R M493-13
• Waterproof Rating: IPX8
• Width: 5-15/16"
• Height: 3-3/8"
• Depth: 3-9/16"
• Draw: 5A/0.5A
• Warranty: Three-year waterproof

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