Simrad RS20 Class D DSC VHF Radio: Entry level VHF radio with NMEA2000 connectivity for GPS position, backlight control and night mode grouping with Simrad MFD’s

Simrad RS20

Replaces the current RS12 entry level VHF
NMEA2000 connectivity for advanced functionality like backlight grouping when connected to Simrad MFD’s
NMEA0183 connectivity
Receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit
Output DSC (for DSC call), DSE ( for enhanced position when doing Lat/Long request and Buddy Track).
New front mountable mechanical design for easy installation
Low profile design to align with style of Simrad MFD’s
Full inbuilt country specific channel banks
no requirement for LC programming or cloning

New features
Start up wizard

Region & Country selection
Enter MMSI
Call sign
GPS source selection
Time offset

Improved SCAN features

ALL SCAN
ALL CHANNELS + 16
MY CHANNELS
MY CHANNELS + 16

Favourites shortcut

Customizable favourite functions
Defaults
Contrast
Sensitivity
VHF info

Channel name

My Channels
Set Channels as favourite channels
Enter favourite channel mode by long pressing channel dial
Only favourite channels will be included in channel scrolling

Track up to 5 Buddies!
Track buddy is a feature that automatically requests the position of another VHF radio. Simply enter the MMSI of the VHF into your contact list, then start tracking!

New feature for Simrad entry level VHF radios
Polls your contacts for their Lat/Long position automatically
Can be set to 1, 5, 15, 30 or 60 minute intervals
Displays the position on a compatible chart plotter
Great for keeping track of friends, family or vessels you need to know the position of