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The RD68 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) unit. It supports the latest GMDSS requirements for non-SOLAS vessels from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This will enable you to make digitally selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than traditional voice calls using channel 16. Should a distress situation occur, with the RD68 you can quickly raise an alert, indicating your identity, your position, and automatically establish distress communication on the emergency voice channel. The RD68 is robustly constructed using a pressure die-cast aluminum case for effective heat dissipation, ensuring maximum transmission performance even after many hours? constant use. The RD68 is a full class ?D? DSC radio capable of sending and receiving all calls the yachtsman require. Simple connection to a GPS receiver via NMEA input, ensures that the distress call will send your exact position. The RD68 is offered with the option of either an active fist microphone or telephone style handset. Transmits: - Distress Call
- Individual routine calls
- All Ships Safety call
- All Ship Urgency call
- Group call (for flotillas or racing)
Receives: - All above calls and acknowledgements
- Individual Safety Call
- Individual Urgency Call
- Distress Relay Call
GPS / NAVIGATION COMMUNICATIONS | Channels | Yes | | Transmitter Power Output | High 25W - Low 1W | | Sensitivity | <1μV EMF /20dB SINAD microV | | Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation Rejection | >70dB | | Hum And Noise | <-40dB | | DSC Class | D | | DSC Controller | Yes | | DSC Frequency | 156.52 | | DSC Sensitivity | <1μV for 10-2BER | | Numeric Channel Selection | Yes | | Programmable User Channels | Yes | | Passive Telephone Style Handset | Yes | | Active Fistmic With Control | Yes | | Distress Button | Yes | | Individual Routine Call | Yes | | All Ships Safety Call | Yes | | All Ships Urgency Call | Yes | | Group Call | Yes | | MMSI Number Directory | Yes | | Call Log | Yes | | Microphone Connector | Yes | TECHNICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL | Construction | Robust die cast aluminum enclosure | | Weight | 1.4 kg \ 3.09 lbs | POWER | Power Supply | 10.8 to 15.6V dc vDC | | Power Consumption | RX 0.18, TX 5.5A max | OTHER | EMC | EN60945 | | External Speaker | Yes | | Input | GLL, GGA, RMC | | Modes Simplex Semi Duplex | Yes | | Modulation Depth | +/- 5kHz max | | Operating Temperature | -10C to 55C | | Type Approval | EN301 025/EN300 698 | Additional Details
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