Standard Horizon GX1300 Eclipse Ultra Compact Fixed Mount VHF

The Standard Horizon GX1300 Eclipse Ultra Compact Fixed Mount VHF Radio is an affordable ultra-compact ITU-R M.493-13 Class D VHF radio that has been re-engineered to meet the IPX8 submersible waterproof rating of 4.92 feet for 30 minutes, redesigned with an easy to operate icon/menu system featuring an oversized full dot matrix LCD (31 mm x 55 mm) to increase the size of the channels and navigation information displayed.

Simple installation, the radio’s rear chassis has also been reduced to 5.9″ deep for greater mounting flexibility in tight spaces. The eclipse has been updated with some great features, including DSC Test Calling and Automatic Position Polling making this a perfect choice for the budget conscious mariner in need of a full featured Marine VHF.

Other great features include All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels, programmable soft keys, NOAA Weather with Weather Alert, programmable Memory and Priority Scan, Dual Watch and a microphone with Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology to eliminate unwanted background wind and engine noise. The ECLIPSE is capable of initiating a DSC Distress call, when activated, it transmits a digital mayday including vessel identification, Latitude / Longitude and time* to facilitate a prompt rescue. Additional DSC features include Individual, Urgency, Safety, Position Report and Send, DSC test call and Auto DSC channel switching. The GX1300 is backed by an industry leading 3-year waterproof warranty.

Features:

• Affordable Ultra Compact Class D Fixed Mount VHF Radio
• Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
• Replaces older Eclipse+ and Eclipse DSC Models
• Ultra-Compact rear chassis design (Only 5.9″ deep)
• Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
• Oversized Full dot matrix display (31 mm x 55 mm)
• Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
• DSC test call and Auto DSC channel change selection
• GPS position and Time Shown on a Full-dot Matrix Display when Connected to a GPS Receiver
• NMEA In and Output Connections to a Compatible GPS Chart Plotter
• Programmable soft keys
• Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC
• Submersible IPX8 waterproof rating (1.5M or 4.92 feet for 30 minutes)
• All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
• Preset key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
• NOAA weather channel selection with Weather Alert
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch

  Specifications:

• Channel Selection: Front panel keys
• Controls: Volume, squelch, spring loaded DSC distress cover, backlit keypad
• Display Type: Backlit dot matrix display
• Scanning Modes: Programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch Weather
• Alert: Yes
• Transmit Power: 25/1 Watt
• NMEA Inputs: GLL, GGA, GNS, RMC
• NMEA 0183 outputs: DSC and DSE
• Dimensions: 6.1″ (W) 2.36″ (H) x 5.9″ (D)
• Flush Mount Cutout: 2″ (H) x 5.4″ (W)
• Current Draw: 5A/0.5A
• Waterproof: IPX8, submersible 4.92 ft. (1.5m) for 30 minutes
• Warranty: 3 years including water damage, after warranty a $65 flat rate covers the repair