Simrad RS20S VHF

Simrad RS20S Class D DSC VHF Radio: Entry level VHF radio with NMEA2000 connectivity for GPS position, backlight control and night mode grouping with Simrad MFD’s. Compliant with 2018 EU regulations.

● 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!
● New 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