Standard Horizon Quest+ STD-GX1256SB VHF Waterproof Marine Two-Way Radio (Black)

by Standard Horizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.3 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GDZ6CI
• Item model number: STD-GX1256SB
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,232 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Stay safe while navigating the coastal waters with the Standard Horizon Quest+ fixed-mount VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine use, the Quest+ is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, keeping you fully informed of all the latest oceanic activity. At the same time, the radio picks up 10 weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you can learn about approaching storms or hurricanes well before they hit. And because it's nearly impossible to monitor the NOAA channels at all times, the radio includes an audible weather alert tone and visual alarm. The variety of channels and functions make this an essential tool for communicating with other boaters, marinas, the Coast Guard, and commercial towing companies, all of whom can offer live-saving assistance during a crisis. And because VHF radios work on a party line, any boat that's within range can listen in and provide help, or they can relay the signal to a professional that's outside your range.

The Quest+ comes with a high-quality microphone that meets the same strict waterproof standards as the radio. More significantly, the microphone incorporates Standard Horizon's ClearVoice noise reduction technology, which eliminates unwanted background noises such as engines and wind. The resulting "loud and clear" transmissions are crisp and easy to understand the first go round, adding to the safety of all involved. Users will also appreciate the handy buttons on the microphone's rubber armor, which deliver immediate access to emergency channels 16 and 9 along with up/down access to the other VHF channels.

At the same time, users can create a second VHF station through the same antenna by connecting a separately sold Remote Access Microphone (RAM+). This advanced submersible microphone, which works at such locations as the fly bridge, cockpit, or tower, controls all the radio functions from a distance while also showing the channel names and repeating the GPS information. The RAM+ microphone even comes with 25 feet of routing cable, so you don't need to run additional wires for an external speaker.

The Quest+ also meets the internationally recognized requirements for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), which allows you to send a distress signal at the touch of a button or exchange position information with other boats or stations. DSC activates a continuous, unattended "mayday" signal that identifies your vessel, reports your latitude and longitude, and gives the time. Furthering the Quest+'s safety reputation is its GPS compatibility. When connected to a GPS position receiver, the Quest+ can send your GPS position to other boats in an emergency, or it can poll the GPS location of another vessel and display it on your LCD screen. And if a GPS chart plotter is connected, the Quest+ will send the information to the plotter's display, helping you easily navigate to the location of the polled vessel. The function is obviously a great time-saver in a crisis, but it's also ideal for tracking down friends or locating a hot fishing spot.

Finally, the Quest+ is a breeze to use thanks to the large, backlit LCD window, which offers tall, wide digits and obvious, easy-to-identify information flags. Should you be confused as to the function of a specific channel, simply check the display. And the Quest+ offers a variety of channel scanning functions, including Dual Watch (monitors one user-selected channel at the same time as emergency channel 16) and Priority Scan (scans any combination of channels along with a priority channel).

Bundled in an interference-reducing die-cast chassis and wrapped in a watertight black case, the radio keeps on talking even after a full drenching. The radio, which measures 6.31 by 2.5 by 6.31 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Quest+ fixed-mount radio, microphone, mounting bracket with hardware, power cord, dust cover, quick-reference card, user's manual.

Product Description

Black Quest Plus 25 watt fixed mount VHF with digital selective calling, compatible with the enhanced RAM+ second station microphone, NOAA weather alert, submersible, user selectable scan/priority scan and DSC polling