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STANDARD HORIZON GX-6500E

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THE WORLD’S FIRST FIXED DSC VHF WITH A BUILT-IN AIS TRANSPONDER

Standard Horizon, a market leader in compact and intuitive marine VHF transceivers, is proud to announce the launch of the new Standard Horizon GX-6500E, which, in addition to being NMEA2000 enabled also includes a Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponder – a short-range coastal tracking system intended to assist in collision avoidance by seeing position and courses of AIS-equipped vessels around you.

The Standard Horizon GX-6500E is a commercial grade DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF built for extended periods of use in adverse conditions. As with all Standard Horizon products, it is very intuitive to use, and full of extra features that will appeal to professional and leisure users alike.

What sets the Standard Horizon GX-6500E apart, however, is the built-in AIS functionality, which not only sends and receives from the main set, but also via the two types of repeater microphone, the optional RAM4 (SSM-70H) and wireless RAM4W (SSM-71H). These microphones duplicate all the main functions, including the display screen, and allow the full operation of the transceiver, including the AIS system, from other locations on board.

If you want to roam, the Standard Horizon GX-6500E’s standard microphone can be connected to an optional 20 feet of extension cable, whilst the RAM4 can be hard-wired to a second station such as a flybridge. But for even greater freedom, the RAM4W version is fully wireless, so the skipper can literally move from pulpit to masthead and retain a full AIS and DSC control. The main set can support two optional RAM4s by cable, or four RAM4Ws via an optional wireless base station (SCU-30).  Both remote microphones allow full control, including intercom ability from any one microphone to another or to all.

The Class B AIS (Class B being designed specifically for non-SOLAS regulated craft) works via Standard Horizon’s E2O ‘Easy To Operate’ menu system, and delivers all the information a boat owner will require to track a target on the screen and contact the received AIS target via a DSC call if necessary. The information displayed includes the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number), the ship’s name and call sign, its bearing, distance, speed over the ground and course over the ground. There is also a programmable alarm for closest point of approach – useful when crossing shipping lanes.

As another feature, a built-in voice recorder can record up to 2 minutes of received calls. This means you can capture either a faint or garbled transmission, and play it back at higher volume, or record a coastguard weather forecast for later referral. Reception is enhanced using a local/distance attenuator, and if you want to keep your transmissions entirely secret, there is an integrated 32-code voice scrambler.

The Standard Horizon GX-6500E has all the functions you would expect from a fixed DSC, such as programmable scan, priority scan, dual watch and a dedicated distress button, with the channels accessed by an oversized rotary selector with push to enter. The set also makes the best use of the 66-channel GPS antenna (SCU-31, included in the package) to provide a mini-navigation station as well. The Standard Horizon GX-6500E requires two antennas and is equipped for designated use – one for VHF voice and one for the AIS.  The large screen displays a GPS compass, with pages for the waypoint directory and GPS reception status.

Ruggedly built and easy to use, the Standard Horizon GX-6500E has all the electronics you could need afloat in one compact package. Yet even though you will already have DSC, AIS, GPS, a voice recorder and even an automatic fog signal generator, and ATIS capability for the inland waterways of Europe. if you want to link the set to yet more devices, the GX-6500E allows for integration with navigation systems over both NMEA2000 & NMEA0183.

The front panel is waterproof to IPX8, and supplied with Standard Horizon’s no quibble three-year guarantee, to give you total peace of mind.

Key features:
Standard Horizon GX-6500E

Integrated Class B AIS Transponder
AIS/AIS SART Target display
AIS Call Sign, Ship’s name, MMSI, BRG, COG, SOG, DST
66 Channel GPS antenna included
NMEA2000 and NMEA 0183 compatible
Programmable closest point of approach (CPA) alarm
Dual zone 25W PA/loud hailer and programmable fog signals
GPS compass, waypoint and GPS status pages
Oversized rotary channel knob with push to enter
Easy to Operate (E2O) menu system
Optional microphone extension kit (20 feet)
Supports two RAM4 or four RAM4W repeaters
Integrated voice recorder for 2 minutes of received calls
Advanced receiver attenuator for local/distance RX
Integrated 32 code voice scrambler
Front panel waterproofed to IPX8

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NEW Standard Horizon GX1300E

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NEW Standard Horizon GX1300E ECLIPSE Ultra Compact Fixed Mount Class D DSC VHF

Radio Features:

  • Affordable Ultra Compact Fixed Mount VHF radio
  • Meets ITUR M.49313 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
  • Submersible IPX8 waterproof rating (1.5M or for 30 minutes)
  • Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
  • Oversized Full dot matrix display (31 mm x 55 mm)
  • DSC Distress, Individual, Group, All Ships, Position Request and DSC Test Call
  • GPS position and Time shown on  dot Matrix Display when connected to a GPS Receiver
  • NMEA 0183 Input and Output Connections to a Compatible GPS Chart Plotter
  • User programmable soft keys for easy menu operation
  • Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC
  • All International, USA and Canadian Marine Channels
  • Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
  • ATIS mode for European Inland Waterways
  • Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Multi Watch (Dual Watch or Triple Watch)

Specifications:

  • Frequency Ranges:   RX 156.050 to 162.000 MHz TX 156.025 to 157.425 MHz
  • Channels:    All International, USA, and Canadian
  • Input Voltage:    13.8 VDC ±20 %
  • RF Power Output:    25 W (Hi), 1 W (Lo)
  • Water Protection Rating:   IPX8
  • Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):  155 x 60 x 150 mm w/o Knob
  • FlushMount Dimensions (W x H x D):  131 x 51 x 140 mm
  • Weight:     870 g
  • Warranty:    2 Years
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NEW Standard Horizon HX870E Handheld Class D VHF

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At METS 2014 in Amsterdam Standard Horizon announced the introduction of the NEW Standard Horizon HX870E handheld VHF, this NEW VHF will be available from March 2015.

HX870E – “FLOATING” 6 Watt Handheld VHF with internal GPS receiver
Building on the success of the HX851E, Standard Horizon introduces a whole new level in safety and performance in a marine floating handheld VHF/GPS. The HX870E FLOATING CLASS D DSC VHF handheld features a 66-channel WAAS GPS receiver allowing the radio to transmit a DSC distress call with your vessels position or navigate to a waypoint.

The new Oversized full dot matrix LCD (1.7” (W) x 1.7” (H) or 2.3” diagonal) and Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System makes this the most intuitive handheld on the market: DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint and route navigation, navigation to DSC distress call can all be performed with just a few simple steps making the HX870E perfect for everyday use or adding to your ditch bag.

The radio is designed to be a work horse, starting with the die-cast chassis and the IPX8 submersible waterproof rating of 4.92 feet for 30 minutes, to the 6 Watts of transmit power and the long lasting 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery. The HX870E is also capable of entering and saving up to 200 waypoints and 20 routes, which may be selected for navigating to via the radios unique compass page which shows your vessels SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing) and DST (Distance) to the waypoint.

The compass page can also display the position of up to 9 vessels in proximity to you via the new GM (Group Monitoring) feature. Advanced features include: Full dot matrix display with channel names, Position request and Position report, 10 channel preset key selection, USB Data Port, GPS Position Logger, water activated SOS strobe light (the radio will turn on and flash SOS even if dropped in the water while the radio is turned off), NOAA Weather with Weather Alert, programmable Memory and Priority Scan, Dual and Tri Watch scan functions.

The HX870E is supplied with a high capacity1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, 110VAC and 12VDC 3-hour quick chargers, and an Alkaline Battery Tray (AAAx5).  The HX870E is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty.

Features:

  • Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
  • Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
  • Integrated 66 Channel WAAS GPS receiver
  • Oversized full dot matrix display (1.7” (W) x 1.7” (H) or 2.3” diagonal)
  • Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
  • Navigate to a DSC Distress Call with Compass Page
  • GM (Group Monitor) using DSC Group Position Call
  • DSC Test Call and Auto DSC Channel Change Selection
  • Automatically poll the GPS position of a ship using DSC
  • Enter, Save, and Navigate to a waypoint with Compass Page
  • MOB (Man Over Board) Function
  • Water Activated Emergency Strobe Light
  • 6W Transmit Power
  • Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display
  • Submersible IPX8 waterproof rating (1.5M or 4.92 feet for 30 minutes)
  • Noise-canceling Function for both transmit and receive audio
  • All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
  • USB Data Port – NMEA Output DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA (9600 baud)
  • NOAA Weather Channel with Weather Alert
  • Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual and Tri Watch
  • Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
  • Supplied with a 1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, 110VAC and 12VDC 3-hour quick chargers and Alkaline Battery Tray

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