Standard Horizon
Standard Horizon GX6500: specifications
Standard Horizon GX6500, from the VHF radios family.
Sources and technical context
- Weight
- 1.7 kg
Technical specifications
| Classe | ITU-R M.493-13 Class D DSC |
|---|---|
| DSC | Yes |
| AIS receiver | Yes |
| Ais transponder | Class B |
| Built-in GPS | Yes |
| Gps channels | 66 |
| Sbas | WAAS, MSAS and EGNOS |
| Nmea0183 | Yes |
| Transmit power w | 25W / 1W |
| Channel spacing khz | 25 |
| Hailer w | 25 |
| Voice scrambler | 32 code + 4 code |
| Voice recorder | Yes |
| Second station capable | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 4.3" x 6.8" (175.5 x 110 x 173.3mm) |
| Clear voice | Yes |
| Operating temp range c | -20°C to +60°C |
| Audio output power w | 10 |
| Voltage | 13.8 VDC ±20% |
| Transmit power (W) | 25 |
Functions
| Functions | NMEA 2000 |
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Display
| IP rating | IPX8 (5ft/1.5m for 30 minutes) |
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Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the GX6500 against Vesper Marine Cortex V1 · Furuno FM-4800 · Icom IC-M330GE, within the VHF radios family.
| Characteristic | Standard Horizon GX6500 | Vesper Marine Cortex V1 | Furuno FM-4800 | Icom IC-M330GE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Built-in GPS | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| AIS receiver | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Transmit power (W) | 25 | n/a | 25 | 25 |
| Ingress protection (IP) | n/a | IPX7 | IP67 | IPX7 |
| NMEA 2000 | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Classe DSC | ITU-R M.493-13 Class D DSC | n/a | n/a | Class D DSC |
| Compatibility | yes | yes | yes | no |