Garmin® Announces GHS™ 20/20i Wireless Remote Handset
Full-Function Wireless Remotes for Compatible Garmin VHF Radios
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GHS 20 (US version) and GHS 20i (international version) full-function wireless remote handsets for Garmin’s VHF 200 and VHF 300 series radios. The GHS 20/20i was announced in conjunction with the London International Boat Show.
“With the GHS 20 or GHS 20i, your boat’s communication station doesn’t have to be stationary,” said Nigel Craine, Garmin’s Marine Product Manager. “The GHS 20/20i wireless handset is an invaluable accessory to mariners, as it gives them the freedom to move about the boat while retaining the ability to communicate via the VHF radio.”
Rugged, waterproof and simple to use, the GHS 20/20i offers a backlit LCD display, soft keys, a rotary knob to adjust the volume, squelch and channel selection, and a built-in speaker mic for use in loud environments. Using the intercom function, mariners can communicate with the base station, and the GHS 20/20i wireless handset also has a DSC distress function and 16/9 or 16+ channel selection right on the handset. The GHS 20/20i uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and has up to 18 hours of battery life. A charging cradle is included with the handset.
A bundled version that couples a GHS 20/20i with the GWH™ 20 wireless hub is also available and provides Bluetooth connectivity to your VHF radio. The wireless hub supports up to three GHS 20/20i handsets onboard, giving you the flexibility to expand your onboard communication system, while giving you the ability to use walky-talky capabilities between handsets.
The GHS 20/20i wireless remote handsets are scheduled to be available in the second quarter of 2011.
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