Description
If safety is the number one concern out on the water, then look no further, the Standard Horizon HX-891BT VHF/GPS/Bluetooth has it all! Built-in GPS and full DSC capabilities give the ability to share position information in the event of an emergency. The built in Bluetooth feature gives the additional advantage of handsfree VHF operation, compatible with the SSM-BT-20 Bluetooth headset and additional aftermarket headset types. Prominent features include a water activated Strobe light as well as two scrambler systems built in to ensure secure communications out on the water. Other notable features include: FM band radio, Switchable daytime or nighttime mode, waypoint and route navigation, Group monitor function utilizing DSC Group position call.
Keeping the marine environment in mind the Standard Horizon HX-891BT has been designed with an ergonomic case design and has been rigorously tested to conform to the Military Standard (MIL-STD-810F). The feature packed Standard Horizon HX-891BT comes packaged with all the accessories including the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, Alkaline battery tray, 110V wall charger, 220V adapter, charging cradle, 12V charger, PC programming cable and belt clip with lanyard, and it's backed by our industry leading 3 year waterproof warranty.
Bluetooth Capabilities
Now with Bluetooth built-in, the advantages include handsfree operation with VOX controls, compatible with many after-market headset types. Easy onboard 2-way communication great for crew members, and fully compatible with the Standard Horizon SSM-BT20 Bluetooth headset
Integrated 66 Channel WAAS GPS receiver
A highly sensitive 66 channel WAAS GPS receiver allows the Standard Horizon HX-890 to lock on to a position quickly and accurately. With position information displayed clearly on the display the user will be able to share position information using DSC and navigate to waypoints using the waypoint navigation feature of the radio.
Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
Forget about trying to memorize the owners manual. The Easy to Operate Menu system makes this the most intuitive handheld on the market. DSC calling, position sharing, waypoint and route navigation, navigation to DSC distress call can all be performed with just a few simple steps.
Water Activated Emergency Strobe Light
If the radio falls in the water an emergency strobe light is automatically activated, even when the unit is turned off!!! The strobe can be reconfigured to flash on and off, flash SOS, or set to stay on continuously.
GM (Group Monitor) using DSC Group Position Call
This ADVANCED feature allows you to continuously track and display position information of up to 9 pre-selected vessels. Their position information is displayed on the compass page relative to your location on the display.
Oversized full dot matrix display
The Standard Horizon HX-891BT boasts one of the largest displays in a handheld VHF radio. Measuring 1.7" wide by 1.7" tall, or 2.3" diagonal. With a larger display, greater (dot matrix) resolution, and a super bright backlight there will be no mistaking the information displayed on the face of the radio day or night.
Standard Horizon HX-891BT marine radio features:
- Integrated GPS with Full DSC capabilities
- Integrated Bluetooth for handsfree VHF operation
- 6W transmit power output (Selectable 6/ 2/ 1 W)
- 700mW Loud Audio and Noise Canceling Function for both TX/RX audio
- Floating and Rugged case construction conforms to Military Standard (MIL-STD-810F)
- Submersible IPX8 Construction and it floats
- DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class-H Operation
- 1800mAh high capacity Li-ion battery
- Easy to Operate Menu System with a large (1.7’’ x 1.7’’) Full-dot matrix display
- Selectable Display Mode - Day & Night Mode
- Waypoint and Route navigation
- MOB (Man over Board) feature
- Water Activated Emergency “WHITE” Strobe Light
- Two Scrambler Systems built-in – 4-code CVS2500A & 32-code FVP-42
- Versatile Scanning operation (Dual Watch and Triple Watch)
- NOAA Weather Channels with Weather Alert
- FM Broadcast Radio Receiver
- Micro USB Data jack for PC programming
- 3 Year Waterproof Warranty
Standard Horizon HX-891BT VHF marine radio box contains:
- Standard Horizon HX-891BT transceiver
- CAT460 Antenna*1
- SBR-13LI 7.4V 1800 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack
- SAD-25*2 AC adaptor for SBH-32
- SBH-32 Charger Cradle
- E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for SBH-32
- SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case for AAA x 5
- CLIP-22 Belt Clip
- YS-05-01 Hand Strap
- T9101648 USB Cable
- Owner’s Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS | |
Frequency Range | TX:156.025 MHz - 161.600 MHz (Frequency differs in some regions) RX:156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz (USA / International, Including WX channels) |
Channel Spacing | 25 kHz |
Frequency Stability | ±3 ppm (−4°F to +140°F [−20°C to +60°C]) |
Emission Type | 16K0G3E for Voice, 16K0G2B for DSC |
Antenna Impedance | 50 Ω |
Supply Voltage | 7.4 V DC, Negative Ground (Battery Terminal) |
Current Consumption | 380 mA (Receive) 130 mA (Standby, GPS On) 110 mA (Standby, GPS Off) 1.6 A / 1.0 A / 0.7 A (TX:6 W (5 W)* / 2 W / 1 W) |
Operating Temperature | −4°F to +140°F (−20 °C to +60 °C) |
DSC Individual Directory | Store up to 100 Identities |
DSC Group Directory | Store up to 30 Groups |
DSC Format | ITU-R M.493-14 |
NMEA Output | DSC, DSE, GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC |
Case Size (W x H x D) | 2.60” x 5.43” x 1.50” (66 mm x 138 mm x 38 mm) (w/o knob & antenna) |
Weight | 10.94 oz (310 g) (Including:SBR-13LI, hand strap, belt clip & antenna) |
Bluetooth | Integrated Bluetooth for handsfree VHF operation |
TRANSMITTER | |
RF Power Output | 6 W (5 W)* (HIGH) / 2 W (MEDIUM) / 1 W (LOW) (@7.4V) |
Modulation Type | Variable Reactance |
Maximum Deviation | ±5 kHz |
Spurious Emission | Less than 0.25 μW |
Microphone Impedance | 2 kΩ |
RECEIVER (Voice&DSC) | |
Circuit Type | Double-Conversion Superheterodyne |
Intermediate Frequencies | for Voice 1st:38.85 MHz 2nd:450 kHz for DSC 1st:30.4 MHz 2nd:450 kHz |
Sensitivity | for Voice 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD (U.S.A.) . -5 dBμ for 20 dB SINAD (EXP) for DSC 0.5 μV for 12 dB SINAD (U.S.A.) 0 dBμ for 20 dB SINAD (EXP) |
Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 70 dB typical |
Intermodulation | 70 dB typical |
Hum & Noise Ratio | 45 dB typical |
Selectivity | 12 kHz / 25 kHz (−6 dB / −60 dB) |
AF Output (Internal SP) | 700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) |
GPS | |
Receiver Channels | 66 Channels |
Sensitivity | Less than −147 dBm |
Time to First Fix | 1 min typical (@Cold Start) 5 sec typical (@Hot Start) |
Geodetic Datum | WGS84 |
FM BROADCAST RECEIVER | |
Frequency Range | 65 MHz - 108 MHz |
Frequency Step | 100 kHz |
Sensitivity | 1.0 μV for 12 dB SINAD |