MT-550 Class D DSC Marine VHF/AIS Receiver
Model: MT-550 Brand: Scotty
Description
This ruggedly built Class D DSC Marine VHF/AIS Receiver provides all sizes of recreational and light commercial vessels with reliable DSC VHF communications and built-in dual-channel AIS tracking in a compact, waterproof unit. The MT-550 enhances navigational safety by receiving and automatically transferring via NMEA interface Class A and Class B AIS data to compatible chartplotters, radars and other systems.
The MT-550 19s Class D DSC VHF transceiver provides reliable communications on all International maritime channels, with 25W/1W output power, superior sensitivity and low noise. Among this radio 19s many communications features are one-button access to Channel 16, Priority/All/Memory Scan and Instant DSC Distress signaling for enhanced safety. An alphanumeric keypad microphone allows for instant channel selection and control of the radio from the microphone.
The MT-550 features a large dot-matrix LCD display that provides channel, channel name and other radio function data, along with lat/lon position indication when connected to GPS. A Position Send/Request function is also available with GPS data input.
All these functions are provided in a compact, fully waterproof case measuring only 6.2 1D X 2.3 1D X 6.5 1D. The MT-550 19s performance, features, rugged construction and affordable MSRP of $329.00 makes this new-for-2014 VHF/AIS combo an ideal choice for a wide variety of powerboats, sailing vessels and sportfishers.
Like all SI-TEX marine electronics, the MT-550 is backed by the company 19s two-year Limited Warranty and supported by SI-TEX 19s Long Island, New York-based service department.
