25W FIXED MOUNT VHF - Standard Horizon

When connected to an AIS device the MATRIX will display AIS target information (MMSI Call Sign Ship Name BRG DST SOG and COG) allow you to contact an AIS ship directly using DSC show your vessels position in relation to AIS targets and alert you when an AIS ship may be approaching too close to your location via the closest point of approach (CPA) alarm. It offers an 80db commercial grade receiver with local/distance attenuator and a Class D DSC dedicated channel 70 receiver as well as a powerful 30 Watt PA/loud hailer with preprogrammed fog signals. Other great features include; die-cast chassis for durability user-changeable channel names optional voice scrambler ClearVoice noise canceling speaker-mic 4.5 Watt audio output NOAA weather alertprogrammable scan priority scan and dual watch. When connected to a GPS the GX2000 can also enter and store up to 100 waypoints which may be selected and navigated to as well as showing your SOG COG BRG (bearing) and DST (distance) to the waypoint. Remote Access Microphone (RAM) capable it can allow control of all VHF DSC and hailer functions remotely as well as add an intercom between the radio and second station microphone. Another unique feature is the ability of the radio to "poll" (request and send) the GPS location of another vessel and show that vessel's position on the radio?s display. When connected to a compatible GPS chart plotter it allows the position of the polled vessel to be shown on the chart plotter's display a great feature for maintaining contact with fishing or cruising ?buddy? boats. 3-Year waterproof warranty.