Why VHF DSC Radios are Important for Boats?

VHF DSC Radios are VHF Radios with Digital Selective Calling (DSC), which have the ability to make ship to ship calls and access a distress channel. They are best gears to communicate at sea.

The Importance of VHF DSC Radios

VHF DSC radios are used by large ships as well as many small boats or kayaks at sea. They play a vital role in Marine communications working well in even the rough weather to reach a long distance that cell phones can’t. You can share your live location with others to get help or other things. If there’s a problem or bad problem, you can send out DSC calls, and the Coast Guard will contact you. Help will be notified in time. By the way, VHF DSC radios are available as fixed radios attached to a vessel. Fixed radios are generally more powerful and have a better range than handheld radios.The fixed radio’s range is greatly improved when its antenna is fixed to the top of a tall mast.

Get Acquainted with RM20 VHF DSC Radio

Here I would  like to introduce the latest fixed nount marine radio, RM20. It is up to 25W, with VHF band 156.025-163.275MHz. Including microphone, RM20 weighs 742g and its dimensions is 153mm×67mm×152mm. It has a clean look and keys. It will not take up too much space to install with so compact and mini body.

RM20 VHF DSC Radios
RM20 VHF DSC Radios

1.Built-in GPS

RM20 supports GPS, GLONAS, SBAS Satellite-based Augmentation System. It also supports multiple NMEA format transmission, which is very suitable for ocean navigation.

2.IP67 Waterproof

As a marine radio used on the sea, RM20 is IP67 waterproof. It can be put in one meter of water for 30 minutes, keeping inside and outside intact. Someone will worry that even if it is waterproof, there is a possibility of water ingress. In fact, a little water ingress will not affect the performance of RM20. Because RM20 advances vibration water draining function to clean water over.

3.NOAA Weather Alarm Channels

The weather on the sea is very changeable, so we will need to pay attention to the weather at the time and get prepared in advance. Therefore, we need to be able to get alarm from NOAA weather channel. RM20 can receive alarm signals on 10 pre-programming NOAA weather channels. These weather channels will automatically scan to inform you of the latest weather updates and an alarm indicating a risk of severe weather.

3.Loud Volume & External Speaker Jack

There is a highlight on RM20, which is loud volume. Many boaters complained that their marine transceivers were too quiet. The sound of the ship’s engine will drown out the sound of the radio. However, the maximum volume of RM20 itself can reach 100 decibels, and you can also attach external 3.5mm single-pin speaker. So is enough loud for the windy noisy environment.

How to Operate RM20

It’s easy to Install. Even if you don’t have any installation experience, you will not be confused by the installation steps. There will be step-by-step illustrated instructions on the manual in the box. Here is also a video to show how to get starting with RM20’s operations.

 

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