New VHF Radios from Nexus

by Sail-World Cruising on 15 Jan 2007 The new VHF range from Nexus (formerly Silva Marine) launched at London Boat Show features the very latest in VHF technology. It includes the NX2000,a fixed DSC radio, and the hand-held NX1500. Both are featured here.

Nexus claims the NX2000 delivers top quality reception, dependable operation in all conditions, and a wide range of safety and performance features.

The NX2000 is fully waterproof (to IPX7), making it ideal for mounting on exposed dashboards and bulkheads. Standard features include;
· 25W / 1W power
· Class D Digital Selective Calling
· Waterproof fist microphone with numeric keypad, channel select and
DSC function buttons.
· Front mounted distress button with protective cover. Transmits
position when attached to GPS (interface allows connection to NMEA
0183 standard output)
· Top quality, big screen LCD for clear viewing in all light conditions
· Fully waterproof
· Full scan, memory scan and dual watch facilities
· Channel 16 instant access button
· Meets CE standards EN301-025, EN60945 complies with R&TTE directive
for non-compulsory fit VHF radios.
· ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) available as
standard


The NX2000 is available in three different colour combinations; the orange / grey (pictured), plus grey / black and white / grey

Also showing for the first time is the all-new NX1500 handheld VHF radio; a dependable, high specification VHF that delivers quality reception, long battery life and a large, easy to read display.

Nexus says the NX1500 is the ideal handheld VHF for users looking for a reliable unit that can withstand the rough and tumble of life afloat. A rubberised coating provides protection against knocks and falls, and the NX1500 is waterproof to IPX7, ensuring that it will continue to perform whatever the weather or sea conditions Standard features include;

· a choice of low and high power outputs (5W and 1W),
· channel 16 button,
· all current marine channels including private channels,
· a lithium-ion batteries that give 16 hours battery life at normal
usage,
· a large, high quality LCD and a programmable memory scan that allows
the user to store and scan an unlimited number of priority channels.

For more information, go to the Nexus website

Editor’s Note: Silva Marine, the former arm of the Silva Group that specialised in the design and development of marine products, has become independent and has been renamed Nexus Marine AB (Nexus is Latin for connection and the Nexus name is already carried on a significant number of products in the existing range and on all the products sold in the USA).
The remainder of the Silva Group is now part of Gerber, focusing on the development, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of equipment for outdoor leisure activities, hunting and health.
Under the powerful umbrella of the new name Nexus Marine, it is business as usual. Nexus will continue to provide full support to all existing Silva Marine product lines and is developing a range of exciting new products to complement and expand the existing range.