• McMurdo
  • R2

• Simrad/Navico
  • Axis 250

The R2 GMDSS fully featured 19 channel VHF radio has ergonomically designed good looks and fits securely and comfortably in the palm of the hand. The R2 GMDSS has been built to meet the latest stringent IMO, GMDSS and ETSI standards. This reliable and easy to use radio is 100% waterproof and drop tested to cope with the toughest marine environments.

Features:

• Smallest, Lightest GMDSS VHF Radio on the market today.
• Fully featured all 19 Simplex channels as permitted by GMDSS legislation
• Superior voice quality and fully waterproof
• 2.5 watts RF output
• Selectable dual/triwatch function
• Priority channel
• All channel memory scan
• 8 hour life at -20°C (10 high power): 10: 80 basis)
• Variable LCD display illumination
• Approved to latest GMDSS, IMO, ETSI Resolutions

Primary aim of handheld marine VHF in GDMSS is to reduce loss of life at sea during emergency use of survival craft this is achieved by ensuring reliable contact with survival craft during search and rescue. IMO insist that waterproof handheld radios are carried on every vessel. The Axis GMDSS handheld VHF have been designed and developed by Navico to exceed the demanding IMO specifications. Axis has been developed as an all purpose, durable radio which can be totally relied upon when conditions get tough.

Features:

• Designed for use in survival craft
• Full on board communications capability
• Built to last
• Water and oil resistant
• High visibility yellow casing for easy identification
• No sharp edges to snag in clothing or on rescue boat
• Performance unaffected by thermal shock of 45 °
• Clear indication of channel selection by day and at night
• Single, double or triple storage/charger brackets
• Made from UV resistant materials
• Simple operation for unskilled user
• Comprehensive range of accessories

General Specifications:

16 channels including 6 private channels
Accessories socket
Rotary control
LED display of status
Power, auto squelch and illumination control keys

Battery:

Battery packs are shrouded by main case body for increased protection. Battery types available include

Lithium Type LTB1
Nicad Type NCB850

Other accessories:

Antenna Type ANT1
Charger base Type TCM12