B&G VHF Explore
For safety on the water
Whether you’re looking for a fixed mount system at the chart table or a flexible handheld offering whilst on the rail, B&G offer a choice of sailing VHF radios. For a fully integrated navigation and safety system, add AIS to your marine electronics system.
B&G V20 VHF Radio
Communicate clearly with this dependable Class D DSC Approved marine VHF radio featuring a four-button fist microphone, intuitive rotary and keypad controls and a new front-mountable mechanical design for easy installation.
Key Features
- High visibility LCD with inverted night mode
- Intuitive rotary and keypad controls
- Four-button fist microphone
- Class D DSC Approved
- Dedicated Channel 16 keys
- Tri-channel watch function
- All international channels
- Multiple scan modes
- Easy bracket or flush-mount installation
Features
High Visibility Display - See clearly in bright daylight with a high contrast black-on-white display. Night-time visibility has also been optimized, with an inverted white-on-black night mode to reduce light emission and preserve your night vision.
Intuitive Controls - A rotary channel dial facilitates quick channel selection, while large and amply spaced buttons provide quick access to all key functions. Dedicated Channel 16 keys enable instant access to the emergency channel, and are included on both the radio’s front panel and its four-button fist mic.
Class D DSC Approved - Class D DSC compliant for automated distress calling, including position when connected to a compatible GPS receiver.
Tri-Channel Watch Function - Scan between the current channel, emergency channel 16, and another user-configurable priority channel (non US models). On US models, scan between the current channel and emergency channels 16 and 9.
All International Channels - The Link-6 is designed for global use and supports all international channels including USA and Canada.
My Channel Mode - Select your favorite channels for quick and easy access. A long press on the channel dial enters My Channel Mode, where you can cycle through just your selected favourites using the rotary channel dial.
Multiple Scan Modes - Scan through all available channels or just your selected favourites. In either scan mode, emergency channels can optionally be given priority to reduce the chance of missing distress calls or other urgent safety messages.
Easy Bracket or Flush-Mount Installation-An included gimbal bracket enables table-top, overhead, or bulkhead installation. Flush-mount installation is also supported, with an easy mount-from-front solution.
B&G V50 DSC VHF
The V50 VHF provides dual-channel communications with AIS reception and VHF via a single antenna. Unique ‘TrackYourBuddy’ feature displays the positions of up to three friends.
Key Features
- Added Value with built in AIS receiver – one antenna required.
- Sophisticated Wireless Handset with unique inductive charging.
- Easy to use – large screen packed with info, proven rotary controls
- Large 57mm diameter speaker for loud & clear audio (94dBA @ 1m)
- High quality fist mic: In-built speaker for noisy environments, 6 keys for easy helm operation, Easy grip rubber over moulding
- Advanced radio features including AIS plot, waypoints, navigation and MOB features
- Track Your Buddy when connected to a B&G MFD
- PA/Hailer Horn output with Listen back feature
- Flush mount kit & sun cover included as standard
VHF features and functionality
- All International, CANADA, USA Channels
- Selectable 25/1-watt Transmit Power (conduct)
- Support Private channels (able to vary by dealer at site by clone s/w)
- PLL Controlled Circuitry
- 2nd Receiver for CH70
- NMEA0183 IN for GPS function
- NMEA0183 OUT for AIS Distress + polling calls function
- NMEA 2000 Interface for quick and easy DSC/AIS Connection to MFD.
- Update radio software over N2K via Navico MFD
- 4 Watt external speaker output
- Additional speaker in fist mic
- Auto / manual FOG
- ATIS Function (for EU)
- Local / Distant function
- Dual Watch/TRI Watch Function
- Memory Retention
- 20 user Programmable names with MMSI
- All Channel Priority Scan
- Memory Channel Scan
- Water Resistance – JIS 7
- GPS Input for Automatic Time and Position Update
AIS features and functionality
- Dual AIS receiver: Receiver Frequency: 161.975MHz, 162.025MHz
- PLL Controlled Circuitry
- Supporting AIS Information: Vessel Name, Type of vessel, Call sign, MMSI number, IMO number, Draft/Size of vessel, Vessel position, SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading, Status/Destination/ETA
- NMEA0183HS Output (38400 Baud)
- GPS Input Interface
- RS232 and RS422 output
- AIS PPI on LCD (Plot)
H50 VHF Wireless Handset
- 2 Handsets can be connected to a V50 VHF
- Inductive charging, no contacts to corrode
- AIS Vessel information on LCD
- 2.4GHz DSSS wireless technology
- Handset operable up to 100m from base, so potentially up to 200m handset to handset
- Squelch Adjustable
- Volume control by up/down key
- Backlight Adjustable
- INTERCOM function
- Built-in microphone and 0.5W speaker
- 3.7V 830mAh Li-Polymer Battery
- Battery Life: 8 hours
B&G V90 Black Box VHF AIS System
B&G’s powerful V90 VHF radio blends intelligent design with advanced engineering in a rugged, reliable and feature-packed sailing communications device. With all the major components housed in a discreet black box below deck, the stylish handset is the unit’s only visible component, making it neat and easy to store
Key Features
- Modular VHF Radio
- Class D DSC
- Up to 6 Stations: 4 Wired handsets and 2 HS35 Wireless handsets
- Intercom Function
- Dual Channel AIS Receiver
- Integrated Speaker Handset Mic
- Advanced Radio Features including AIS plot, Waypoints, Navigation and NMEA2000 Data
- DSC Calling from Compatible Simrad MFD's
- Position Poll, Track and Group Call
- Dual/Tri Watch
- Lat/Long Display
- Loud And Clear Audio including 22 Watt Hailer with listenback
- Record and Playback feature
- NMEA 0183®
- NMEA 2000 Compatible
System Overview
The B&G V90 VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF radio applications.
The radio comprises:
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V90 VHF transceiver.
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One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total.)
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Up to 2 optional wireless handsets.
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Up to 4 optional external speakers.
In addition to routine ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore VHF communications, the V90 has many advanced features, including:
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NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network connectivity, which allows the radio to share information with other onboard devices, such as a GPS antenna, a chartplotter or a multi-function display.
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Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for automated distress calls, and for calling individual vessels using their Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). Also includes a track buddy function.
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Automatic Identi cation System (AIS) for monitoring nearby vessels (receive only).
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Automatic Transmitter Identi cation System (ATIS) function for controlled VHF communications in European inland waterways (EU models).
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Automatic weather alert using TONE and SAME systems (US models).
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Monitoring multiple VHF channels simultaneously (country speci c).
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Intercom calls between handsets.
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Voice recording.
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Fog horn and loud-hailer modes.
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Horn button connection.
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Up to three instant favorite channel selections.
AIS features and functionality
- Dual AIS receiver: Receiver Frequency: 161.975MHz, 162.025MHz
- PLL Controlled Circuitry
- Supporting AIS Information: Vessel Name, Type of vessel, Call sign, MMSI number, IMO number, Draft/Size of vessel, Vessel position, SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading, Status/Destination/ETA
- NMEA0183HS Output (38400 Baud)
- GPS Input Interface
- RS232 and RS422 output
- AIS PPI on LCD (Plot)
H50 VHF Wireless Handset
- 2 Handsets can be connected to a V50 VHF
- Inductive charging, no contacts to corrode
- AIS Vessel information on LCD
- 2.4GHz DSSS wireless technology
- Handset operable up to 100m from base, so potentially up to 200m handset to handset
- Squelch Adjustable
- Volume control by up/down key
- Backlight Adjustable
- INTERCOM function
- Built-in microphone and 0.5W speaker
- 3.7V 830mAh Li-Polymer Battery
- Battery Life: 8 hours
H90 VHF Wired Handset
- H90 Handset and S90 Speaker for use with V90 VHF
- Up to 4 Stations per V90 VHF
- Intercom function
- Large Display
- Alpha Numeric Keypad with Short Cut keys
- Easy Grip Rubber Over Moulding
- Advanced Radio Features including AIS plot, Waypoints, Navigation and MOB
- External Headset Capability
- Integrated Internal Speaker and Loud 4 Watt External Speaker S90
- 5 Meter Connection Cable