This multifunctional and stylish VHF marine transceiver that also features innovative smartphone operation technology. Its built-in class D DSC provides essential maritime communication, supporting safety on the water. Integration with built-in NMEA 2000™ connectivity and two-way hailer/RX hailer functions enhances your experience at sea even more. Simple remote control through a smart device enables an unprecedented onboard communication experience. In addition, the product features a color display, navigation functions, and a stylish design that won an IF design award. It can be used for pleasure boats, fishing boats, sailing, as well as in rescue and public safety. The NMEA 2000™ network provides plug-and-play data communication to inter-connect with other marine equipment such as an MFD (Multi-Function Display.) The radio can send GNSS (GPS) position, AIS information*, DSC call, and radio channel data to other equipment. When connected to the optional SP-37 speaker horn, you can talk with the crew on the deck or shore via the radio’s microphone and hear any reply via the horn speaker. The RX hailer function lets you to listen the radio traffic on the deck or tower through the hailer speaker. You can also sound foghorn patterns from the hailer speaker.