Gx1300 Eclipse: Affordable, Rugged, Ultra Compact Fixed Mount Vhf Marine Radio on 2040-parts.com

VERTEX STANDARD is the leader in communication equipment covering the HF to VHF frequency, the most important frequencies in 

marine communications. These products are also used in the fishing and shipping industries, as well as installed in the base stations. 

Vertex Standard understands that marine products require high reliability and functionality because ships must be operated safely even under severe weather conditions. 

All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels

The GX1300 Eclipse is an affordable ultra-compact ITU-R M.493-13 Class D VHF
radio that has been re-engineered to meet the IPX8 submersible waterproof
rating of 4.92 feet for 30 minutes, redesigned with an easy to operate
icon/menu system featuring an oversized full dot matrix LCD (31 mm x 55 mm)
to increase the size of the channels and navigation information* displayed.

Simple installation, the radio's rear chassis has also been reduced to 5.9"
deep for greater mounting flexibility in tight spaces. The exlipse has been
updated with some great features, including DSC Test Calling and Automatic
Position Polling making this a perfect choice for the budget conscious
mariner in need of a full featured Marine VHF.

Other great features include All USA/International and Canadian Marine
Channels, programmable soft keys, NOAA Weather with Weather Alert,
programmable Memory and Priority Scan, Dual Watch and a microphone with
Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology to eliminate unwanted background wind
and engine noise. The ECLIPSE is capable of initiating a DSC Distress call,
when activated, it transmits a digital mayday including vessel
identification, Latitude / Longitude and time* to facilitate a prompt
rescue. Additional DSC features include Individual, Urgency, Safety,
Position Report and Send, DSC test call and Auto DSC channel switching. The
GX1300 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty.

Features:

• Affordable Ultra Compact Class D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
  
• Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
  
• Replaces older Eclipse+ and Eclipse DSC Models
  
• Ultra-Compact rear chassis design (Only 5.9" deep)
  
• Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
  
• Oversized Full dot matrix display (31 mm x 55 mm)
  
• Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
  
• DSC test call and Auto DSC channel change selection
  
• GPS position and Time Shown on a Full-dot Matrix Display when Connected
  to a GPS Receiver
  
• NMEA In and Output Connections to a Compatible GPS Chart Plotter
  
• Programmable soft keys
  
• Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC
  
• Submersible IPX8 waterproof rating (1.5M or 4.92 feet for 30 minutes)
  
• All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
  
• Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
  
• NOAA weather channel selection with Weather Alert
  
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch

*When interfaced with a GPS receiver

Specifications:

• Channel Selection: Front panel keys
  
• Controls: Volume, squelch, spring loaded DSC distress cover, backlit
  keypad
  
• Display Type: Backlit dot matrix display
  
• Scanning Modes: Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch Weather
  
• Alert: Yes
  
• Transmit Power: 25/1 Watt
  
• NMEA Inputs: GLL, GGA, GNS, RMC
  
• NMEA 0183 outputs: DSC and DSE
  
• Dimensions: 6.1" (W) 2.36" (H) x 5.9" (D)
  
• Flush Mount Cutout: 2" (H) x 5.4" (W)
  
• Current Draw: 5A/0.5A
  
• Waterproof: IPX8, submersible 4.92 ft. (1.5m) for 30 minutes
  
• Warranty: 3 years including water damage, after warranty a $65 flat rate
  covers repair.