This VHF Radio is compact and loaded with features.
I doubt very much that most of us will ever use them, but they are nice to have.
If you are considering the GX1600 model without the integrated GPS because you want to save some money...DON'T DO IT!!
Save your self some major headaches in having to receive the GPS signal from a plotter and get the GX1700 model.
Also, as we stress among scuba divers...REDUNDANCY....do NOT rely on your plotter only for a GPS signal!
It's always better to have a SEPARATE and independent source ......it only makes sense.
The installation was child's play...the hardest part was making a template to cover up the existing glove compartment hole and fit the GX1700.
So far I like this radio, although I haven't used it exclusively yet. The speaker is garbage & feel this could of been made better, very tinty sounding & cracks at high volumes, there is a ext speaker wire for optional speaker. Have not tried it out in the sun yet but would assume the glare will be a issue , I made a anti glare & water proof box for the unit cause I read water resistant this unit is not. The gps reception is very good as soon as the transceiver is on it finds a signal right away. Menus are pretty user friendly just use your manual & play around with it a little. All & all for a 200$ radio with gps not bad, we will see the durability in the future. Update. Registered my mmsi number and input it into the radio ,this opens up so many communication options ,dcs is awesome on this radio and a big sense of security to boot . My clarity is wonderful and reccomend hooking up a ext speaker makes the receive experience that much better. Really enjoying learning all the capabilitys of this dynamite of a radio & I recommend it.
This VHF radio is great, and easy to use. directions are pretty clear and are step by step. the GPS being built in is a huge plus. salmon fishing on Lake Michigan can take you pretty far out and if you run into trouble its nice to be able to communicate. i highly recommend the GX1700. on a side note don't skimp on the Antenna, get a good one, i suggest Shakespeare Galaxy series.
Works great.
The GPS function worked fine without the need for an external antenna and the Radio is inside the boat not too far from the roof.
Lot's of features for a very reasonable price! So far the sound quality and loudness is o.k. in our Express Cruiser. Radio is located in a protected open area. Built in GPS is a great feature as a back up GPS!
Feature Product
- Large 3" LCD
- 25 or 1 Watts of transmit power
- All scanning functions including Programmable, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
Description
Standard Explorer GPS VHF Marine Radio in Black, model GX1700B. The New GX1700 makes DSC easy. With an internal 12 Channel GPS built into the front panel, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. Out of the box and ready to go, DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint navigation, navigation to DSC distress calls can all be performed with just a few simple steps. The GX1700 is also capable of entering and saving up to 100 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to by using a unique navigation compass display which shows your vessels SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing) and DST (Distance) to the waypoint. Mounting a VHF radio has never been easier. The Explorer GX1700 has an ultra thin, compact rear case, only 3.5" in depth, or half the depth of comparable VHF radios on the market. The rear case design also grants flexibility when flush mounting the radio in tight areas or saves dash space when bracket mounted, allowing you more freedom when choosing a location to mount your radio. Features include: Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling), navigation to a DSC Distress Call with compass page, DSC test call, Auto DSC channel change selection, automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC, Enter, Save, and Navigation to waypoint with Compass page, GPS Compass display, navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display, submersible JIS-8 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes, noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys, NOAA weather channel selection with alert, Programmable Scan-Priority Scan-Dual Watch, GPS repeating of position/SOG/COG and time, customizable channel names, oversized dot matrix display, NMEA input and output, programmable soft keys, capable of connecting to a Second Station RAM3 Remote Access Microphone, die-cast chassis, 3 Year Waterproof Warranty. In the box: Explorer VHF, mounting bracket and power cord, installation hardware, owner's manual. 7"W x 3.1"H x 5.7"D; Wt.: 2.2 lbs.
This a GREAT BUY! No need to interface my GPS and VHF Radio...this unit does it all...even tells the local time, easy to install, very compact
The features on this unit are top notch. And GPS works great. A serious upgrade from my prior radio. GPS on marine radios should become the standard for all.
Standard Horizon VHF radios are among the best made radios on the market and this one is another excellent one. Like all modern DSC+ radios it is a complex thing and takes time to program and set up. But once you have it up and running and you've learned the key menu items, it is a great radio. We have been using it for a year and I have found no bugs or problems.
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this is the best radio i have ever used. locks on the gps quickly and clear as a bell. has great reception and power for longer transmissions.
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