Standard Horizon Phantom STD-PS2000 Waterproof VHF Marine Transceiver

by Standard Horizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GDXNB4
• Item model number: STD-PS2000
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,747 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The PS2000 Phantom is a commercial-grade, hideaway VHF transceiver specifically designed for vessels with limited mounting space. Compatible with up to two RAM+ microphones that control all the radio functions--including turning the radio on and sending Digital Selective Calling (DSC) signals--from another location, the Phantom transceiver can be installed virtually anywhere, including under the boat dash or in the cabin. The location you choose doesn't particularly matter, as all the controls are situated on the pair of microphones and not in the transceiver itself. The microphones, meanwhile, are at home in the nav station, cockpit, tower, lower helm station, and anywhere else you might sit or stand while contacting other boaters or making a distress call.

The submersible RAM+ microphones are intuitive and simple to use, with such buttons as a squelch control, a volume key, a power switch, a push-to-talk switch, a high/low key, up/down channel keys, and an emergency channel 16/9 button, along with a crisp, easy-to-read LCD display. The Phantom 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 Phantom's safety reputation is its GPS compatibility. When connected to a GPS position receiver, the Phantom 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 the RAM+ screen. Interface the transceiver with a Standard Horizon GPS chart plotter and it will display the other vessel's location on the chart page, making the it even easier to track down the distressed boat.

The Phantom also includes a 30-watt loud hailer with four programmed fog signals (including bells and whistles), so you can easily notify other boats of your existence when the visibility is poor. In fact, the Phantom is so advanced that it lets you control the fog horn frequency. It also continues to monitor VHF transmissions while in PA mode--a rarity among marine radios with PA systems. And there's no need for a dedicated intercom system with the Phantom PS2000, as the transceiver supports mic-to-mic communication.

The Phantom comes 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.

Other details include a die-cast chassis for durability, a 5-watt audio output, user-changeable channel names, ClearVoice noise-canceling technology that eliminates unwanted background noises such as engines and wind, and a host of scanning modes, 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). Certified for use with a variety of commercial vessels, the Phantom PS2000 measures 9.06 by 3.56 by 5.91 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
PS2000 transceiver, mounting bracket and hardware, power cord, user's manual.

Product Description

PS200S black box VHF marine transceiver with DSC, 25w/1w power output, 30 watt PA with fog signals, bells and whistles, GPS repeatability, this unit can connect up to two RAM + or VH-310 remote station mics