Stay safe and connected with this VHF marine radio featuring a sleek design with removable fist mic, Class D DSC functionality, and built-in GPS.
Keep track of nearby AIS-equipped vessels with an integrated AIS receiver, and add up to two optional wireless handsets to communicate clearly from anywhere on board.
Key Features
- Class D DSC approved VHF radio
- Dual channel AIS receiver
- Integrated GPS receiver
- Removable fist mic supports front or rear connection
- Connect up to two wireless handsets
- Add an optional loudhailer or external speaker
- NMEA 0183® and NMEA 2000® connectivity
Integrated AIS and GPS Receivers
A dual-channel AIS receiver monitors the position of nearby AIS-equipped vessels, helping you to avoid collisions in crowded harbours and waterways. AIS information can be viewed on the RS40's built-in screen, or overlaid on your chart or radar screen through a compatible multifunction display. An integrated GPS receiver ensures your boat's location can be sent with DSC distress calls, even if the rest of your on-board electronics are powered down.
Removable Fist Mic
The RS40's removable fist mic can be connected to the front or rear of the radio, and optional extension cables allow the radio and mic to be mounted separately. This offers a simple and cost-effective solution for any mounting location, with no cable clutter. For example, the RS40 can be mounted overhead, with no hanging cables, while the mic is connected to an extension socket on the dash below.
Expandable with Wireless Handsets
Add an optional wireless handset to take your radio anywhere on board. The HS40 handset was designed as an intuitive portable companion to the RS40. Each handset duplicates your radio's display and controls, enabling remote access to all key functions. Up to two wireless handsets can be connected to a single base station. With multiple handsets connected, the RS40 doubles as a handy on-board intercom.
***Minimum product requirements***
Requires a VHF antenna (sold separately). An external GPS antenna may be required in some installations. All DSC functions require an MMSI number issued by local authorities; charges may apply.
Enviromental
Temperature range |
-15 to +55°C (+5 to +131°F) |
Waterproof |
IPX7 |
Power
Normal Working Voltage |
+13.6 V DC |
Minimum operating Voltage |
≤10 V DC |
Low battery detect Voltage |
10.5 ± 0.5 V DC |
Over Voltage Protection |
>15.8 ± 0.5 V DC |
Hailer Audio Power Out |
30 W |
Current Drain RX Max Audio Power |
≤1.5 A |
Current Drain Stand-By RX |
≤0.45 A |
Current Drain At 12V DC : Hi Power TX |
≤6 A |
Current Drain At 12V DC : Lo Power TX |
≤1.5 A |
General
Frequency Range: Transmit |
156.025~157.425 MHz |
Frequency Range: Receive |
156.050~163.275 MHz |
Channels |
INT / US / CAN / EU |
Oscillate Mode |
PLL |
Modulation |
FM(16KOG3E) DSC(16K0G2B) |
Channel Spacing |
25 KHz |
Frequency Stability |
±5 PPM |
Digital Selectivity Calling (DSC) |
Class D |
LCD Display |
FSTN 256x160 Pixels |
AIS Max Targets |
150 |
RECEIVER
Intermediate Frequency : 1st |
38.85/21.7 MHz |
Intermediate Frequency : 2nd |
450 KHz |
Sensitivity : 12dB SINAD |
≤-6 dBuV(EMF) |
Squelch Sensitivity: at tight |
≤ 6 dBuV(EMF) |
Spurious Response Rejection Ratio |
≥70 dB |
Adjacent Channel Selectivity |
≥70 dB |
Intermodulation Response |
≥68 dB |
S/N at 3KHz Dev. |
≥40 dB |
Audio Output Power At THD 10% |
≥2.5 W |
Audio Distortion |
≤10 % |
Audio Response |
+1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300hz to 3kHz |
Current Drain Max Audio Power |
≤1.5 A |
Current Drain Stand-By |
≤0.45 A |
2ND RX Sensitivity For 12dB SINAD |
≤ 0 dBuV(EMF) |
2ND RX bit error ratio@-107dBm |
≤ 10-2 |
TRANSMITTER
Frequency error |
≤±1.5KHz KHz |
RF Power : Hi |
23 ± 2 W |
RF Power : Lo |
0.8 ± 0.2 W |
Maximum Deviation |
≤± 5 KHz |
S/N at 3KHz Dev. |
≥40 dB |
Modulation Distortion |
±3KHz ≤10 % |
Audio Response at 1KHz Dev. |
+1 to -3dB of 6dB/octave from 300hz to 3KHz dB |
Spurious/Harmonic Emissions: Hi/LO |
≤0.25 uW |
Modulation Sensitivity |
≤15 mV |
DSC TX deviation at 1.3K |
2.6±0.26 KHz |
DSC TX deviation at 2.1K |
4.2±0.42 KHz |
ATIS TX deviation at 1.3 KHz |
1.3±0.13 KHz |
ATIS TX deviation at 2.1 KHz |
2.1±0.21 KHz |