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This product has been discontinued, and replaced with Gx875 Dsc 5/1W Hand Held Vhf Float & Flash
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GME GX850 DSC Handheld Radio
GME GX850 DSC Handheld Radio
SKU: RDC207
Brand: 
Find it In: Marine Communications, Marine Radio & Aerials.,
Status: Discontinued
Product Description
Details
GME GX850 DSC Handheld Radio is built tough enough to withstand a harsh marine environment with the convenience of being portable.
GME GX880 floats, is waterproof and supplied with ALL Australian/ International/ USA and Canadian Channels.
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Features:
- IPX7 waterproof protection
- Large Backlit LCD display and keys for easy operation in adverse conditions
- DSC allows sending or pre-formatted instead of voice to transmit important or urgent information to another vessel including GPS co-ordinates and the MMSI number of your vessel
- Dual/ Tri Watch - Monitor a working or club Channel while still being able to receive important Channel 16 broadcasts
- Float and Flash - Doesn't just float but will also start flashing for easy retrieval
- 1/5 Watt switchable power to allow battery saving at close Range.
- Large Buttons for ease of use even when wearing gloves.
- Battery: 7.4V 1700mAh Li-Polymer battery pack
- Supplied with Belt Clip, 240V AC Charger, Wrist Strap, High Gain Flexible Antenna, Instruction Manual
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Specifications
Additional Information
| MPN | GX850W |
|---|---|
| Replacement Product (SKU) | RDC209 |
| Brand | GME |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Physical Dimensions | 67mmW x 153mmH x 43mmD |
| IPX Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Voltage | 12vDC |
| Battery Life | 7 Hours |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Frequency Range Tx | 155-165MHz |
| Transmit Power | 5w/ 1w |
| Builtin AIS Receiver | Yes |
| Digital Selective Calling (DSC) | Yes |
| Dual Watch | Yes |
| Tri Watch | Yes |
Reviews
Customer Reviews (1)
- OK - but be careful - design issues...
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DSC is great, and with Marine Radio Victoria on the lookout you can be guaranteed a swift and appropriate response. This particular model has a design flaw though, and I'd recommend an alternative DSC capable handheld.Value Quality Price
There are 2 very similar looking buttons on the sides of the unit - right hand side is squelch, and left side, directly under your push to talk button, is a dual purpose scrambler and Man Overboard button. Both have red writing to label them.
Don't hit the wrong button when trying to adjust the squelch. MOB sends a DSC distress message to all and sundry and it WILL be picked up and acted on promptly by MRV. The distress functionality should be be limited to the distress button under the safety flap, but that is not the case with this radio. Having a DSC alert button directly under push to talk and labeled in the same style as the squelch is a design fraught with danger of inadvertent activation when in a hurry (such as at the start of a yacht race.)
A good unit, but bit hungry on battery (it'll happen with GPS equipped gear, and you can't disable GPS for obvious reasons) and must be plugged into 240v to recharge - no replaceable battery, caddy or cradle. Not a good choice for offshore but OK for day trips. (Posted on 28/08/2018)
