The GX1700 makes DSC easy. With an internal 12 Channel GPS built into the front panel, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. Out of the box and ready to go, DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint navigation, navigation to DSC distress calls...
The GX1700 makes DSC easy. With an internal 12 Channel GPS built into the front panel, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. Out of the box and ready to go, DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint navigation, navigation to DSC distress calls can all be performed with just a few simple steps. The GX1700 is also capable of entering and saving up to 100 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to by using a unique navigation compass display which shows your vessels SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing) and DST (Distance) to the waypoint. The Explorer GX1700 has an ultra thin, compact rear case, only 3.5" in depth or half the depth of comparable VHF radios on the market. The GX1700 easily meets and exceeds all the new Class D DSC regulations.

Features:
Integrated 12 Channel WAAS GPS receiver
GPS antenna built-in to the front panel allows reception when bracket or flush mounted
Ultra thin and compact rear case design (3.5" depth)
Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Navigation to a DSC Distress Call with compass page
GPS Compass display
Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display
Submersible JIS-8 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes
Noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys
NOAA weather channel selection with alert
Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
Preset Key stores up to 10 favorite channels, with scan function
Customizable channel names
Oversized dot matrix display
NMEA Input and Output of GPS information to other NMEA compatible devices
Programmable soft keys
Capable of connecting to a Second Station RAM3 Remote Access Microphone

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