As well as the convenience of built in GPS navigation, this radio could be a lifesaver.
The radio has DSC and coupled with the built in GPS it can transmit DSC distress calls. It is also waterproof. This means that a man overboard would be able to alert all vessels in the vicinity and send his exact position thus enabling prompt and successful rescue.
Features:
- FLOATING - Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
- Built-in 12 Channel GPS Receiver
- Luminescent Glow in the dark gasket
- Waypoint entry (200 waypoints)
- Navigate to waypoint with unique compass display
- 6 Watt Transmit power
- DSC functions include: Distress call with position, All ships, Urgency,
Safety, Individual call, Position Request, Position Report and Group call
- NMEA output on cradle of DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA
- Updated keypad with SOS Strobe enable that is activated when immersed in water
- NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert