• Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
• Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
• Integrated 66 Channel WAAS GPS receiver
• Oversized full dot matrix display (1.7” (W) x 1.7” (H) or 2.3” diagonal)
• Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
• Navigate to a DSC Distress Call with Compass Page
• GM (Group Monitor) using DSC Group Position Call
• DSC Test Call and Auto DSC Channel Change Selection
• Automatically poll the GPS position of a ship using DSC
• Enter, Save, and Navigate to a waypoint with Compass Page
• MOB (Man Over Board) Function
• Water Activated Emergency Strobe Light
• 1W, 2W or 6W Transmit Power options
• Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display
• Submersible IPX8 waterproof rating (1.5M or 4.92 feet for 30 minutes)
• Noise-canceling Function for both transmit and receive audio
• All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
• USB Data Port – NMEA Output DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV and GGA (9600 baud)
• NOAA Weather Channel with Weather Alert
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual and Tri Watch
• Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
• Supplied with a 1800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, AC adaptor and 12VDC 3-hour quick chargers & Alkaline Battery Tray

Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System

Forget about trying to memorize the owners manual. A brand new Easy to Operate Menu system makes this the most intuitive handheld on the market. DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint and route navigation, navigation to DSC distress call can all be performed with just a few simple steps.

This new ADVANCED feature allows you to continuously track and display position information of up to 9 pre-selected vessels. Their position information is displayed on the compass page relative to your location on the display.

If the radio falls in the water an emergency strobe light is automatically activated, even when the unit is turned off!!! The strobe can be reconfigured to flash on and off, flash SOS, or set to stay on continuously.

A highly sensitive 66 channel WAAS GPS receiver allows the HX870 to lock on to a position quickly and accurately. With position information displayed clearly on the display the user will be able to share position information using DSC and navigate to waypoints using the waypoint navigation feature of the radio.

The HX870 boasts one of the largest displays in a hand held VHF radio. Measuring 1.7" wide by 1.7" tall, or 2.3" diagonal. With a larger display, greater (dot matrix) resolution, and a super bright backlight there will be no mistaking the information displayed on the face of the radio day or night.

• HX870_OM_ENG.pdf