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Garmin Introduces New Line of VHF Marine Radios

Chris Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:06:00 GMT

OLATHE, Kan./September 30, 2008/Business Wire - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the VHF 100 and VHF 200 , two new powerful VHF radios designed for both OEM and aftermarket applications. "These new radios share the same great features found in many other Garmin marine products, including large, easy-to-read displays, a simple user interface, and an eye-catching design that complements any helm," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Combine that with Garmin's well-established reputation for quality, and boaters now have a great tool that enhances both convenience and safety." The VHF 100 is Garmin's entry-level radio, offering 25 watts of transmit power and Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability via NMEA 0183. In addition to dedicated buttons and knobs for ease of use, the VHF 100 features three soft keys that allow boaters to intuitively see and select the information they want, while eliminating the clutter they don't. That information is presented on a 3.2-inch display - the largest screen available in its class. The VHF 100 also features NOAA weather alerts and Position Tracking, which allows a mariner to locate and keep tabs...

Cobra Makes a Big Splash with its Latest VHF

Chris Johnson — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:44:34 GMT

New Addition to Cobra Marine Product Line Provides Big Features in a Small Package MIAMI (February 14, 2008) - Cobra Electronics (NASDAQ: COBR) today announced it is adding to its extensive line of marine radios with the launch of the new MR HH125 handheld VHF. The radio is a compact, full-featured radio that complements Cobra's current line offering professional-level features at recreational prices. The MR HH125 has a unique design ideal for handheld use and storage in a pocket or small compartment. Its design provides flexible uses -- from a main radio on a small recreational boat or as a portable backup on larger vessels. The backlit LCD and keypad offers effortless viewing in low light conditions, automatically turning off to conserve battery power. Additionally, the unit offers the choice of one or three watts of power for clear communication over both short and long distances. The MR HH125 also comes equipped with features Cobra customers have come to rely on, such as 10 NOAA weather channels, All Hazards alert and long-lasting rechargeable NiMH batteries. Cobra's new radio is on sale now at an MSRP of $79.95 at major marine and outdoor equipment retailers. The company offers a complete line...

Raymarine Captures Best in Show at NMEA 2007

Chris Johnson — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:11:20 GMT

Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, today announced that the company has once again taken home the Best in Show award from the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention and Exposition. This year, the coveted prize was given to Raymarine’s Ray218 VHF Radio, a rugged and versatile marine radio that provides professional grade VHF performance in even the harshest weather conditions. The Ray218 joins the esteemed list of Raymarine products that won the NMEA Best in Show award from 2003 to 2006, including Raymarine’s High Definition Digital™ Sounder Module, C120 Multifunction Navigation Display, E-Series High Performance Multifunction Navigation Displays with Platinum cartography and RayTech RNS 6.0 Navigation Software.

Raymarine G-Series Navigation System onboard a 65' Ocean Yacht

Chris Johnson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:08:42 GMT

Raymarine's new G-Series Navigation system made it's North American debut recently at the 2007 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and onboard a new Ocean Yachts 65' Odyssey. Rigged specifically to showcase the stunning power and performance of G-Series and Raymarine's exclusive Super High Definition Digital Radar, this Ocean 65 is setup as a 4 display system utilizing a pair of G170 Marine Displays inboard as well as a pair of G120 marine displays mounted outboard. The G-Series marine displays are perfectly suited for this Ocean 65 footer's bright pilothouse environment, and would be equally suitable for installation outdoors in a full-sunlight environment too. Both G170's and one of the G120 displays are linked to 3 separate GPM400 G-Series Processor Modules. This arrangement allows the captain the flexibility to put any combination of chartplotter, fishfinder, HD Digital Radar, video monitoring, satellite weather and more across the three displays designated for navigation. The fourth display, a G120 mounted to port is connected to the boat's DirecTV system powered by Raymarine's 60STV-HD Satellite Television antenna system. In addition to the pilothouse, satellite TV from the 60STV system is output to a big screen HDTV in the salon, and to additional HDTV's in each...

Raymarine Enhances Communication on the Water with Ray218 VHF Radio

Chris Johnson — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:42:46 GMT

Raymarine Enhances Communication on the Water with Ray218 VHF Radio 2/15/2007 Company Expands Family of VHF Radios with Convenient and Powerful Product Merrimack, N.H. and Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fla. - February 15, 2007 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the release of the Ray218 VHF Radio, a rugged and versatile marine radio that provides professional grade VHF performance in even the harshest weather conditions. With its low profile bezel design, the Ray218 perfectly complements Raymarine's E-Series multifunction displays and gives boaters a consistent look and feel across their onboard electronics. The fully-submersible Ray218 is well-equipped with features such as intuitive rotary controls for channel, volume, squelch and menu operation, an extra large dot matrix LCD, and programmable scanning, including four types of scan (all, saved, priority all and priority saved) that allow users to quickly locate their desired frequency. The radio's Dual Channel Display (2UP Mode) allows users to view active and standby channels simultaneously, and the programmable favorite soft keys enable quick switching between preferred channels. In addition to boasting crystal-clear audio, The Ray218's Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) transceiver transmits vital emergency information including a boat's ID, position and the...

ACR Introduces Nauticast B AIS System

Chris Johnson — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:42:07 GMT

ACR Introduces Nauticast TM B AIS System Now Available in 11 Countries FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - MAY 29, 2007- ACR Electronics, the world's best known name in marine safety and survival electronics, has introduced the Nauticast TM B, a Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmit-and-receive transponder designed for recreational and small commercial crafts. ACR Electronics, known primarily for its high-tech EPIRBs, Personal Locator Beacons and an assortment of emergency strobes and lights, has received approvals to sell the Nauticast TM B AIS in the following countries: Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Norway, Poland, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. FCC approvals as well as other international approvals are pending. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $1,180 US. ACR's Nauticast TM B AIS not only will transmit vessel information to surrounding traffic, but also allows the user to participate with neighboring vessels to avoid collisions. An easy to install AIS solution with a data power cable and VHF and GPS antennas, Nauticast TM B allows users to announce identity, position, speed and course over ground to oncoming traffic-a major safety advantage especially effective in low visibility conditions. The Nauticast TM B AIS RS232 and RS422 NMEA electrical interface communicate...

Raymarine Announces the Newest Additions to its Family of VHF Radios with the Ray55

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:00:46 GMT

Raymarine Announces the Newest Additions to its Family of VHF Radios with the Ray55 10/4/2007 Compact VHF Radio Offers Unmatched Performance & Style Merrimack, N.H. - October 4, 2007 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the release of its new Ray55 DSC VHF Radio, a waterproof, fixed mount VHF Radio with Class D Digital Select Calling and an optional full-function second station. Compact and powerful, the Ray55 provides professional grade VHF performance paired with a rugged yet stylish design, allowing boaters to improve communications on the water without compromising design. In the event of an emergency, boaters can use the Ray55's Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) transceiver to communicate vital emergency information including the boat's ID, position and time of distress. In addition, the radio will instantly transmit a digital mayday along with the boat's GPS position when the radio's easy-to-access distress is pressed. The Ray55 can also receive up to the minute NOAA weather alerts, providing boaters with the latest reports when they're out to sea. "With the new Ray55, we continue our tradition of providing quality and reliable VHF radios to the recreational marine market," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine. "Raymarine's...

Raymarine Expands Line of VHF Radios with the New Ray49

Chris Johnson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:18:24 GMT

Raymarine Expands Line of VHF Radios with the New Ray49 2/12/2008 Merrimack, N.H. and Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fla. - February 14, 2008 - Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, today announced the release of its new Ray49 DSC VHF Radio, a compact VHF Radio with NMEA 0183 output for chartplotter position polling and Class D Digital Select Calling. Raymarine's most compact VHF radio to date, the Ray49 provides top notch performance paired with a space saving and stylish design, allowing boaters to enhance communications on the water while maintaining a sleek and sophisticated look. The Ray49's Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) transceiver and DSC Distress key enable boaters to communicate vital emergency information including the boat's ID, GPS position and time of distress in the event of an emergency. The Ray49 can also receive minute-by-minute NOAA weather alerts, providing boaters with the latest reports when out to sea. "With the new Ray49, we continue our long-held tradition of providing the marine market with quality and reliable VHF radios," said Dave Bimschleger, president of Raymarine, Inc. "The Ray49 allows our customers to confidently head out on the water knowing everything they need for communicating effectively and...