Standard Horizon Adds Navigation to Floating Handheld Radio
Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 am
HX851 $269.99 MAP (Replacement for HX850S)
6W Floating Handheld VHF radio with integrated GPS, waypoint navigation,DSC, Luminescent Glow in the Dark rubber gasket, water enabled SOS strobe light and supplied with 110 VAC and 12VDC chargers.
Standard Horizon has listened to feedback of the enormously popular HX850S and added navigation features which include Waypoint entering (store up to 200 waypoints), Navigation to away point, Navigation to a DSC Position request, Luminescent Glow in the Dark gasket to the new HX851. This advanced FLOATING handheld VHF/GPS includes a 12- channel GPS receiver allowing the radio to transmit a DSC distress, position report or send calls with your coordinates, perfect for everyday use or adding to your ditch bag. Designed to be a work horse, the HX851includes 6 Watts of transmit power, die cast chass is ergonomically shaped with rubberized armor for a non-slip grip and heavy duty belt clip. Advanced features include: Full dot matrix display with channel names, Radio/Position, Radio/SOG/COG, way point navigation and compass displays. The HX851 incorporates DSC Digital Selective Calling including; Position request and Position report, Volume & Squelch indication on display, NMEA output on cradle for connection to your favorite fixed mount GPS, water enabled SOS strobe light, preset key with 10 channel storage, NOAA Weather with alert and a submersible speaker microphone jack allowing connection of optional accessories. The HX851and HX751 are the only FLOATING handhelds on the market supplied with a drop-in cradle and both 110VAC and 12VDC chargers. The HX851 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty.
Features:
- FLOATING - Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet 30 min)
- Battery life indication
- Built-in 12 Channel GPS Receiver
- Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
- Luminescent Glow in the dark gasket
- Water Activated SOS strobe light
- Waypoint entry (200 waypoints)
- NOAA Weather channels and Weather Alert
- Navigate to waypoint
- 700 mW Loud speaker audio
- Navigate to DSC Position Request call
- Selectable Power Output 6/5/2.5/1 Watt
- 6 Watt Transmit power
- Key lock
- Large easy to read LCD with Full dot matrix display
- 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
- Rubber Armor for Non-slip Grip
- 110VAC and 12VDC Chargers included
- DSC functions include: Distress call with position, All ships, Urgency, Safety, Individual call, Position Request, Position Report and Group call
- Optional FBA-38 alkaline battery tray available
- Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
- Optional speaker microphones and headsets available
- Volume & Squelch indication on display
- Programmable channel names
- NMEA output on cradle of DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA
- 3 Year Waterproof Warranty
Material: Polycarbonate housing, die cast frame Controls: 10-button keypad Scanning Modes: Programmable Scan, programmable Priority Scan, Dual Watch Weather Alert: Yes Antenna: Flexible whip Transmit Power: 6/5/2.5/1 Watt Battery life: 1150mAh Lithium-ion, More than 7 hours Waterproof: Floating, JIS-7 / IPX7, submersible 3’ for 30 minutes Dimensions: 2.5” (W) x 5.6” (H) x 1.8” (D) Display Type: Dot Matrix Screen size: 1.6” (W) x 0.9” (H) Weight: 11.5 oz.
Included Equipment: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, AC/DC chargers, Charging cradle, belt clip and antenna GPS: 12 Channels Time to Fix: cold start 50 seconds(Typical), Hot start 9 seconds(Typical) NMEA Output: DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA Warranty: 3 years, including water damage, after warranty a $65 flat rate covers the repair.
For more information about this handheld radio and other products, please visit www.standardhorizon.com.
