With the push of a few buttons, you can request the position of another vessel or simply send your position information to the vessel you select. These waypoints may be selected and navigated to by using the unique navigation compass display that shows your vessel's SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing), and DST (Distance) to the waypoint (when connected to an external GPS).Д®asily share position information with other DSC equipped vessels using the position request and position reporting functions. The Explorer GX1600 is capable of saving up to 100 waypoints. This assures transmissions are crystal clear. It can also be set up to scan between a priority channel and one other channel (dual watch).Д¬learVoice Noise Reduction Technology eliminates unwanted background noises like engines and wind during transmission. The Explorer GX1600 Radio can be setup to scan any number of channels with or without Channel 16 as the priority channel. Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch The contrast and brightness can be adjusted for situations where the radio cannot be mounted directly in front of you. This big, bold display makes it easier to see the information. The Standard Horizon RAM3 Remote Mic (item # 92306) is sold separately. This optional remote mic lets you control all VHF and DSC functions from a second station. The Explorer GX1600 is RAM3+ remote mic capable. Also features DSC test call and menu selection for Auto DSC channel switching. Additional calls that can be made are Individual, Urgency, Safety, Position Report, and Send. When activated and with GPS connected, the DSC Distress function transmits a digital 'Mayday' including vessel identification, Latitude / Longitude, and time to facilitate prompt response. The Explorer GX1600 is an ITU-R M493 Class D VHF with a separate Channel 70 receiver, which allows DSC calls to be received even when listening to communications. ITU-R M493-11 Class D Digital Selective Calling Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600 VHF Radio Features Overall Dimensions with Bracket: 5.91'W x 3.35'H x 3.54'D.4 different NMEA inputs/2 different outputs. Also features programmable scan, dual watch, priority scan, customizable channel names, all NOAA weather channels with alert, one preset channel, three programmable soft keys, and an oversized backlit dot matrix screen. The microphone uses ClearVoice noise reduction technology and has dedicated 16/9 channel, high/low transmit, and channel selection keys. Connect the Explorer GX1600 to a GPS chartplotter to send back your position, SOG, COG, and time. 'Poll' another vessel for its GPS location, and it will show up on the radio's display. The ultra thin and compact 3.5' deep rear-case design takes up less space when bracket mounting the radio to the dash and also offers flexible flush mounting of the radio.Дedicated channel 70 receiver meets Class D DSC regulations by continuously watching for DSC calls. The Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600 VHF Radio is designed for easy and convenient mounting.

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