HX851 Floating Handheld VHF with Built-In GPS

In a serious emergency, this is the radio you want to have in your ditch bag

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.

• Material: Polycarbonate housing, die-cast chassis
• Controls: 10-button keypad
• Scanning Modes: Programmable scan, programmable priority scan, dual watch
• Weather Alert: Yes
• Transmit Power: 6/5/2.5/1 Watt
• Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.25µV; Rejection: 70dB
• Battery Type: Li-ion 1380mAh
• Battery Life: 10 hours +
• Waterproof Rating: Floating, rated IPX7 submersible
• Dimensions: 2-1/2"W x 5-5/8"H x 1-13/16"D
• Display Type: Dot-matrix LCD
• Screen Size: 1.6"W x 0.9"H
• Weight: 11.5oz.
• Included Equipment: AC/DC chargers, charging cradle, antenna, belt clip
• DSC: Digital Selective Calling including; Distress, All Ship Urgency and Safety, Group, Individual, Position request and Position report calls.
• GPS Receiver: 12-channel, time to fix: Cold start 50 sec.
• 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