#VHF RADIO STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE SERIES#
If your Eclipse Series radio 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. DSC calling and DSC programming has never been easier. Access all the menu functions and settings with just a few simple steps. Redesigned with the operator in mind, the new Easy to Operate menu system is now more intuitive than ever. Now with a new brighter backlight for better display contrast High resolution dot matrix display makes navigating the radios many features smooth and easy.
Additional calls that can be made are Individual, Urgency, Safety, Position Report and Send. The DSC DISTRESS function when activated transmits a digital MAYDAY including vessel identification, Latitude / Longitude and time, to facilitate prompt response. The GX1400 Eclipse Series is an ITU-R M493-13 Class D class VHF with a separate Channel 70 receiver, which allows DSC calls to be received even when listening to communications. ITU-R M493-13 Class D Digital Selective Calling 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. With an internal 66 Channel GPS built into the front panel, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. It offered outstanding performance and reliability throughout the test period.The GX1400G makes DSC easy. We long-term tested the GX2360S on our Contender test boat for two years. The slightly more expensive keypad-equipped Standard Horizon GX3500S Quantum also fell out of the lineup in years past, but is a decent unit. The superior Standard Horizon GX2360S Quantum only lacked a keypad in its long feature list. The recently released Standard Horizon 5000-series VHFs replaced a venerable pair. The two marine VHF radios riding at the pinnacle of the Standard Horizon lineup today are the Standard Horizon GX5000S.Īnd the alpha-numeric keypad equipped Standard Horizon GX5500S. Top-of-the-Line and Commercial Grade VHF Radios All functions on the Standard Horizon PS1000 Phantom are controlled using the RAM+ microphone. Standard Horizon also had one mid-level radio that was designed for behind the scenes mounting. The mid-priced stalwart was the Standard Horizon GX1280S Matrix. It was only a couple of years ago that the entry level Standard Horizon marine VHF was the GX1255S Quest. One of the leaders in its price range is the Standard Horizon GX1500S Quest X with its biggest in class display screen.Īnother mid-priced workhorse is the brawny Standard Horizon GX3000S Matrix. Standard Horizon has a number of mid-level marine VHF radio models on the market today. It features a class D digital selective calling rating instead of the SC101 rating of the GX1000S. Now they have taken direct aim at the least expensive marine VHF radios on the market.Īn even newer version of this radio, the Standard Horizon GX1100S Eclipse DSC+ is the upgraded version of their entry level radio. Standard Horizon never really paid much attention to the very inexpensive entry level radio market until the recent release of the sub $100 Standard Horizon GX1000S Eclipse. Standard Horizon Now has Entry Level Radios This new-to-the-market combination has been designated the Standard Horizon GX2100 Matrix AIS.
#VHF RADIO STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE FULL#
The latest innovation from Standard Horizon combines a full functioning VHF radio with an automated information system (AIS) receiver. The latest version of the combination VHF radio and AIS receiver is the much sought after Standard Horizon GX2150.
The Standard Horizon GX1600 Explorer holds the middle spot in the product line and is our pick for Best Fixed Mount Marine Radio. The basic Standard Horizon GX1150 is the entry level unit. This newer series of fixed mount marine VHF radios share a few model names with the earlier line of units≾clipse, Quest, and Matrix are still aroundbut with all the new electronic upgrades and feature innovations model numbers have been fully redone. The full line of Standard Horizon marine VHF radios supply both recreational boaters and commercial marine businesses with top quality products.