Standard Horizon GX-6000E FIXED MOUNT MARINE VHF TRANSCEIVER / AIS RECEIVER & GPS

Introducing the all new Quantum Standard Horizon GX-6000E Commerical Grade Fixed Mount VHF with NMEA2000 and Integrated AIS receiver. The GX6000 integrates a dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver to display class A and B AIS vessel information (MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG) directly on the LCD display. The GX6000 has a separate AIS antenna connection to ensure that your will be able to receive AIS signals while transmitting VHF communications. The GX6000 is also capable of entering and saving up to 250 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to by using a unique navigation compass display. The GX6000 allows you to contact an AIS ship directly using DSC, show your vessels position in relation to AIS targets and alert you when an AIS ship may be approaching too close to your location via the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) Alarm or Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA) Alarm.

Standard Horizon GX-6000E marine radio functions:

• Integrated AIS Receiver
• AIS / AIS SART target display: MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG
• NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 compatible
• Programmable CPA and TCPA collision avoidance alarms
• Dual Zone 25W PA / Loud Hailer with preprogrammed fog signals and listen back
• GPS Compass, Waypoint and GPS status pages
• E2O Easy to Operate menu system
• Oversized rotary channel knob with push to enter
• Front panel microphone can be connected to rear panel and extended 20 feet using MEK-4 mic extension kit
• Capable of connecting two optional RAM4 or four Wireless RAM4W
• Integrated Voice Recorder to play back up to two minutes of RX receive audio
• Advanced 80dB Commercial Grade receiver with Local / Distance Attenuator
• Integrated 32 Code (FVP-42) and 4 Code (CVS2500A) Voice Scramblers

**Requires a separate dedicated AIS antenna

Standard Horizon GX-6000E marine radio features:

NMEA 2000

Plug and play NMEA 2000 interface. The integrated NMEA 2000 supports all PGN's for Navigation, GPS, AIS and DSC function. Simply plug the NMEA 2000 into your existing network to complement your system with full VHF and DSC features.

Wireless Second Station RAM4W capability

Wirelessly control all radio functions of the GX6000 with the interface of the RAM4W wireless Remote Access Microphone. Using the SCU-30 Wireless Access Point plugged into the back of the radio, you have the capability of syncing up to 4 RAM4W units. With an operating range of up to 65 feet, the RAM4W allows you to control all Radio functions including DSC Calling, Position Polling, Group Calling and more, or use the RAM4W to intercom between the main station or between other wireless RAM4W units.

Built In AIS Receiver

The Quantum GX6000 displays AIS target information (MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG) on the large front panel display. Having this information allows you to contact an AIS Ship directly using DSC, shows your vessels position in relation to AIS targets and alerts you when an AIS ship may be approaching too close to your location via the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) Alarm.

Integrated 25W PA/Loud Hailer

The Quantum GX6000 includes a 25W Loud Hailer with Fog signals; Bells and Whistles with listen back. For added benefit, the last selected VHF channel can be heard when in the PA or Fog modes and the AIS Display may be accessed and used. 

In addition, the Quantum GX6000 allows you to start a fog horn and then view the AIS page simultaneously.

Integrated Voice Scrambler

Loaded with an internal 32 code voice scrambler for private communications. the 32 code scrambler is compatible with all Standard Horizon 4 code scramblers already in use. Simply select a channel to be scrambled then select a common code between the transmitting and receiving radios and your communications are secure.

Standard Horizon GX-6000E marine radio supplied accessories:

• GX-6000 radio
• speaker microphone
• DC power cord
• Mounting bracket and hardware
• Owner's manual
• DSC warning sticker
• USB cable 

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