Standard Horizon GX1150W Eclipse DSC+ Ultra Compact Class D VHF - White

Eclipse DSC+ Ultra Compact Class D VHF - White

The Eclipse DSC+ is affordable, ultra compact and designed with a sturdy die-cast chassis making this full functioning 25 Watt ITU Class D VHF radio the perfect choice for serious power and sail boaters alike. The ECLIPSE DSC+ features a microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys. The microphone also features Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology eliminating unwanted background noises like engines and wind during transmission. This assures transmissions are crystal clear. The advanced design of the Eclipse DSC+ allows DSC calls to be received even when listening to communication as it has a separate DSC receiver. Additional DSC features include, DISTRESS, Individual, Urgency, Safety, Position Report and Send, DSC test call and menu selection for Auto DSC channel switching.


Features:

• Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) with Individual, All ship, Position Report, Request and Distress
  
• Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
  
• Channel controls on the mic
  
• Full dot matrix display
  
• NMEA Input and Output
  
• Position information shown on display when connected to GPS receiver
  
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
  
• All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
  
• NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert
  
• Replaces older Eclipse+ Models
  
• Overall Dimension: 2.4H x 6.1W x 6.7D
  
• Flush Mount Cutout: 2.0H x 5.2W
  
• 3 Year Waterproof Warranty

Class D Digital Selective Calling
The ECLIPSE DSC+ is Class D class VHF with a separate Channel 70 receiver, which allows DSC calls to be received even when listening to traffic on Marine VHF channels. The DSC DISTRESS function when activated transmits a digital MAYDAY including vessel identification, Latitude / Longitude and time (with GPS connected), to facilitate prompt response. Additional calls that can be made are Individual, Urgency and Safety.

ClearVoice Noise Reduction Technology
The ECLIPSE DSC+ microphone features Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology eliminating unwanted background noises like engines and wind during transmission. This assures transmissions are crystal clear. In addition the microphone allows direct selection of channels 16 or 9, 1 or 25 watt transmit power and channel selection.

GPS Information
When interfaced with a GPS receiver, position, date, and time will be shown on the radios display.

Affordable and Ultra Compact Size
Designed with an advanced die-cast chassis make this full functioning 25 Watt VHF radio the perfect choice for serious power and sail boaters alike

Advanced Features
Large easy to read dot matrix LCD which displays LAT/LON or channel names, Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch, All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels, NOAA Weather channels with weather alert.

DSC Position Polling and NMEA In/Output
Easily share position information with other DSC equipped vessels using the position request and position sharing functions. 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. The GPS Position of a received DSC Distress or Position Request call can be shown on a compatible GPS chart plotter simply by connecting 3 NMEA wires.

3-Year Waterproof Warranty
If the ECLIPSE DSC+ fails for any reason (including water damage) during normal use for the first 3 years of ownership, STANDARD HORIZON will repair or replace it free, without hassles or charges. If it fails for anytime thereafter in normal use, for as long as the original purchaser owns the radio, STANDARD Horizon's Lifetime Flat Rate and Customer Loyalty Service Programs will cover it.

Standard Horizon GX1150W by Ivan - Surrey, British ColumbiaApril 13, 2012

Excellent Class D VHF for the money. Easy to operate from the menu screen.

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