UM725 Fixed Mount VHF with GPS & Bluetooth - Black Full-Featured VHF Marine Radio with GPS Receiver Built-in. Private Text Messaging — Send messages over Marine Channels to other capable radios. The UM725GBT is the first marine radio to offer Bluetooth wireless text messaging using your smartphone to text with a similarly capable marine VHF radio. You and your crew will enjoy the privacy of texting boat-to-boat, rather than broadcasting over your radio for all the boats in your area to hear. No more cell phone texting drop-off when you reach the range of your land-based cell tower. The UM725GBT marine radio comes packed with the latest features, including IPX8 submersible rating, Integrated GPS Receiver, Integrated Bluetooth Wireless, NOAA Weather Channels, DSC Distress send and receive, NMEA0183 / NMEA2000, and speaker microphone-equipped. Features: * All USA, Canadian, and International Marine Channels * Full Class D DSC Compliant – Meets ITU-R 493-14, -15, IEC 62238 * Integrated GPS Receiver – WAAS, SBAS, QASS for accuracy * Bluetooth Wireless – Connect to Smart Phone to Text Message using VHF Frequencies * 1Watt / 25Watt Transmit Power – Transmits at full power to ensure maximum range * Largest LCD size in class – 68mm(w) x 38mm(h) * Private Text Messaging – Send messages over Marine VHF Channels to other equipped radios * NOAA Weather Channels – With Weather Alerts * Speaker Microphone Equipped – With UP, DOWN, PTT, 16/9/TRI keys * Remote Microphone Capable – Optional Remote Microphone for second station operation * NMEA0183 / NMEA2000 Input and Output – Send and receive GPS, DSC information to other devices * IPX8 Rated Waterproof – Submersible to 4.9ft. for 30min with no water intrusion