I like this radio a lot but the GPS receiver just doesn't work where we have it mounted. It is lower in the dash than we would like but it seems like it should still get signal there. Make sure it has a clear view of the sky where you mount it. If you can't do this, it isn't the radio for you. Next time I will buy an NMEA 2000 radio that gets it's signal from the network.
I take my 17 foot flats boat offshore in the gulf when the weather is good. My boat has a small console, and barely had room for this radio to fit. This was the only one I could find that would fit and I am super happy with my purchase. I like how it give the coordinates on the screen.
I have this paired with a shakespeare whip antenna and the sound quality is great! I've had the same antenna on a couple of icom radios, and the sound quality was not as good.
I strongly recommend this for those with limited space. I will probably add standard horizon vhf to my bigger boat when it is time to replace them.
I had to send in my current VHF for repair (icom) I run a charter boat so not having a VHF wasn't an option so I ordered this. Shipped very fast and arrived as described. Easy to use and easy to install but I did notice it doesn't reach out as far as my Icom does. But there is also a huge price difference for the money this is a great unit. I do recommend an external speaker the one in it sucks that's why I'm giving it 4 stars
Only 4 stars because the speaker is C.R.A.P.! You can't use this radio without an external speaker, but other than that, the unit's gps function, transmit range, and overall ergonomics is great. Just be sure to purchase an external speaker...seriously.
A great product! I go offshore fishing every week and wanted a VHF that I could rely on and that had the GPS built in for emergencies. I've used the Standard Horizon many times and never had the first problem. I go offshore with confidence knowing this radio will work when I need it.
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 White, model GX1700W. 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.
First unit I received was defective, speaker all muffled but they replaced it and it's really an excellent unit! I connected it to my Garmin chartplotter and I can see my friend's boat on the lake. Sound is loud, mic is good and for the price you can't beat it. Do keep in mind NMEA standards on this tho!
Standard horizon radios are good and not cheap.
there are a lot of cheaper options available----but if you ever get into real trouble the water, the few saved dollars won't be of much help.
Great little radio! Love the GPS feature! Excellent price for the features. Was able to buy this radio for the price of a GX1300 in local stores.
Good range, auto distress digitized and very water resistant.
Product arrived on time, as promised. Installation was straightforward and GPS works inside of our boat.
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