Product details

Communicate clearly with this dependable Class D DSC Approved marine VHF radio. The versatile RS20 is ideal for a variety of boats from small RIBs to larger cruisers, and is designed to match the low-profile style of modern Simrad Glass Bridge displays and accessories.

Key features

  • High visibility LCD with inverted night mode
  • Intuitive rotary and keypad controls
  • Four-button fist microphone
  • Class D DSC Approved
  • NMEA 2000® compatible
  • Dedicated Channel 16 keys
  • Tri-channel watch function
  • All international channels
  • Multiple scan modes
  • Easy bracket or flush-mount installation

High Visibility Display

See clearly in bright daylight with a high contrast black-on-white display. Night-time visibility has also been optimised, with an inverted white-on-black night mode to reduce light emission and preserve your night vision.

Intuitive Controls

A rotary channel dial facilitates quick channel selection, while large and amply spaced buttons provide quick access to all key functions. Dedicated Channel 16 keys enable instant access to the emergency channel, and are included on both the radio’s front panel and its four-button fist mic.

Class D DSC Approval

An integrated Distress button allows automated DSC distress calling. DSC capabilities also enable direct calling to other DSC-equipped vessels from a Simrad multifunction display, including direct calls to AIS targets (a compatible display and AIS receiver are required).

Tri-Channel Watch Function

Scan between the current channel, emergency channel 16, and another user-configurable priority channel

All International Channels

The RS20 is designed for global use and supports all international channels including USA and Canada.

My Channel Mode

Select your favourite channels for quick and easy access. A long press on the channel dial enters My Channel Mode, where you can cycle through just your selected favourites using the rotary channel dial.

Multiple Scan Modes

Scan through all available channels or just your selected favourites. In either scan mode, emergency channels can optionally be given priority to reduce the chance of missing distress calls or other urgent safety messages.

Easy Bracket or Flush-Mount Installation

An included gimbal bracket enables table-top, overhead, or bulkhead installation. Flush-mount installation is also supported, with an easy mount-from-front solution, to match the low-profile style of Simrad Glass Bridge displays and accessories.

Technical Specifications

Handset type Fistmic
DSC frequency (MHz) TX: 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz
Transmit Power Hi 23W ± 2W: Lo 0.8W ± 0.2W
DSC Class Class D
Display: Backlight color (text) White
Operating temperature range -15°C to +55°C
Dimensions (W x H) 165.9 mm x 88.2 mm
More functions NMEA: 1TX, 1 RX, NMEA 0183 Supports: DSC, DSE
NMEA2000 certified Yes
Power consumption ≤0.5 A (typical), Hi ≤6A: Lo ≤1.5A (max)
Power supply (operating voltage) 12V DC

Note
The DSC or ATIS function/menu is only available in the respective channel group. Please change to the corresponding channel group to use the respective functions.

Programming notes:

This device has to be programmed with your personal data, such as MMSI and/or ATIS numbers. You may carry out programming of MMSI and ATIS numbers yourself. Relevant instructions can be found in the manual.

As an alternative, we can carry out programming for a programming fee.

If you would like us to program your device, please let us know with your order. Furthermore, please enter your MMSI / ATIS number in the 'comment' field during your order or fill out our datasheet for programming VHF radios and send it to: datenblatt@svb.de.

If additional channels (e.g. dutch channels 30, 31 and 37) are to be programmed, we also charge a programming fee.

The application for MMSI and ATIS numbers can be found under Service/Downloads.



Documents

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