RS20S VHF Radio with GPS Features: * Built in GPS Antenna * Receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit: SMA connector for optional external GPS antenna (000-13613-001) * Replaces the current RS12 entry level VHF * NMEA2000 connectivity for advanced functionality like backlight grouping when connected to Simrad MFD’s * NMEA0183 connectivity * 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 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! * 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