Plastimo SX 350 VHF spoke

PLASTIMO SX-350 Handheld VHF Radio: Your Essential Lifeline for Marine Communication

Navigate the waters with unparalleled confidence and clarity with the PLASTIMO SX-350, a premium handheld VHF radio designed for the serious mariner. Engineered for reliability in the most demanding marine environments, the SX-350 is more than just a communication device; it´s an essential piece of safety equipment that ensures you are always connected, visible, and in control. Whether you´re coordinating with a marina, communicating with fellow boaters, or facing an emergency, this robust and feature-rich radio provides the peace of mind you need to fully enjoy your time at sea.

The SX-350 is built to be your steadfast companion on every voyage. Its primary benefit lies in its unwavering commitment to safety. Featuring integrated Class-D Digital Selective Calling (DSC), it allows you to send a distress signal with your vessel´s identity and precise location at the touch of a single button. The built-in GPS receiver automatically provides your coordinates, ensuring that rescue services can find you quickly and efficiently in an emergency. This powerful combination of VHF communication and GPS positioning makes the SX-350 an indispensable tool for any vessel.

Key Benefits:

* Enhanced On-Water Safety: With dedicated DSC functionality and an integrated GPS, you can instantly transmit distress alerts with your exact position, dramatically reducing response times in critical situations. The Man Overboard (MOB) feature further enhances crew safety.
* Crystal-Clear Communication: Experience superior audio quality thanks to a powerful 6-watt transmitter and a high-performance speaker. Maintain clear, uninterrupted contact with shore stations, other vessels, and port authorities, even in noisy conditions.
* Built for the Elements: Never worry about dropping your radio overboard. The SX-350 is not only IPX7 waterproof but also designed to float. A water-activated flashing strobe light makes it easy to spot and retrieve, day or night.
* Intuitive and Effortless Operation: A large, backlit dot-matrix LCD screen and user-friendly keypad ensure simple operation, even with gloves on or in rough seas. Accessing critical functions like dual/tri-watch and channel scanning is quick and straightforward.

Main Features:

* Integrated 66-channel GPS receiver for precise positioning.
* Floating and waterproof design compliant with the IPX7 standard.
* Water-activated emergency strobe light for easy retrieval.
* Class-D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) for automated distress signaling.
* Dedicated Man Overboard (MOB) function.
* Selectable high/low power output (6W / 1W) to conserve battery.
* Dual and Tri-Watch functions to monitor multiple channels simultaneously.
* Large, high-visibility backlit LCD display and keypad.
* High-capacity Lithium-ion battery for extended operational life.

Attribute: Spokes

The PLASTIMO SX-350 acts as the central spoke in your vessel´s communication and safety network. Like the spokes of a wheel that provide strength and connection from the hub to the rim, this VHF radio connects you—the captain—to every critical point of contact on the water. It is your direct link to emergency services, a clear channel to other boats, and a reliable line to shore-based support, ensuring your entire operation remains strong, connected, and secure.

Technical Specifications:

* Frequency Range: TX: 156.025-157.425 MHz / RX: 156.300-163.275 MHz
* RF Power Output: 6W / 1W
* Waterproof Rating: IPX7 (Submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
* GPS: Integrated 66-channel receiver
* Battery: 7.4V, 1800 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
* Battery Life (Typical): Up to 12 hours (5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Standby)
* Display: Backlit Dot Matrix LCD
* Dimensions: 141x61 x 43 mm (without antenna)
* Weight: 315 g (with battery and antenna)
* Channels: All international VHF marine channels