STANDARD HORIZON Fixed Mount Vhf Radios GX1700 Compact Fixed-Mount VHF Radio With GPS

The GX1700 makes networking your radio for DSC easy, because it includes a built-in GPS receiver.

With an internal 66-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.

Key Features

• Navigation bonus functions: 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 case for compact mounting: Explorer GPS GX1700 boasts an ultra thin, compact rear case, only 3 1/2″ in depth or half the depth of comparable VHF radios. It accepts a RAM3+ Remote Access Microphone allowing full control of all radio and DSC functions from a second station.
• Big display and ClearVoice Noise Reduction: With oversized full dot matrix display, user changeable channel names and three programmable soft keys. The microphone uses ClearVoice noise reduction technology to cut wind and engine noise while transmitting.

Specifications

• 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″
• Amperage: 5A/0.5A
• Warranty: Three-year waterproof, $65 flat rate