Plastimo offers a portable VHF in its range of electronic equipment for the boat. This 5W model is very lightweight, so much so that it looks like a toy when you take it in hand. With only 220 g, the VHF SX-400 can be surprising.
And yet despite its weight, this model is equipped with a 1750 mA Li-ion battery that gives it about 12 hours of autonomy (time counted with 5% transmission, 5% reception and 90% standby). The battery is charged by a cable with a USB plug (a 220 V charger is also included in the package).
Waterproof to IPX7 (immersion at 1 m for 30 minutes), this model is also floating. When it is immersed in water, an audible alarm and a red LED are activated to make it easier to find. When the VHF comes out of the water, a vibrating drainage evacuates the water from the loudspeaker by emitting vibrations. This system makes conversations more audible.
The VHF Plastimo SX-400 will be available for the 2020 season at 149 euros including VAT
PLASTIMO VHF SX-400
- Power 5 W. Frequencies 156-163.425 MHz.
- Battery life 12 hours.
- Li-ion battery delivering 1750 mA.
- Dual and triple standby function.
- Weather function (10 channels).
- Direct access to Channel 16 or a programmable favorite channel.
- ATIS function for inland navigation.
- USB micro-B charging.
- Large LCD screen (35 x 25 mm) with backlight.
- Keyboard with large backlit keys.
- Possibility to connect a hand microphone (optional).
- Operating temperature: -15° to +55°C.
