Simrad RS87 VHF Radio

Part # RS87:EXB:I

This product is discontinued.

Advanced VHF Radio communication system for all types of vessels with increased functionality. Ergonomically designed, brutally strong and totally dependable.

Key Features

  • Class-D DSC Approved
  • Expand to Four Stations
  • Black Box Transceiver
  • Telephone Style Handset
  • Loudhailer and Foghorn Option
  • Fully Waterproof
  • NOAA Weather Alerts
  • MMSI Direct Dialing
  • ATIS Facility
  • NMEA 2000®
  • Optional WR20 Wireless Remote
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Specifications

Technical/Environmental
Construction Robust die cast aluminum enclosure
Operating Temperature -10°C to 55°C
Product Width [mm] 288
Product Height [mm] 340
Product Depth [mm] 100
Weight [kg] 0
Product Width 288 mm / 11.3 in
Product Depth 100 mm / 3.9 in
Product Height 340 mm / 13.4 in
Product Weight .45 kg / 1 lb

Other
External Speaker True
Input GLL RMC ZDA
Modes Simplex/Semi-Duplex True
Modulation Depth +/- 5kHz max
Spurious Emissions [dBc] <-80dBc (25W)
Type Approval EN301 025/EN300 698
EMC EN60945

Networking Connectors
NMEA 2000 Certified True
SimNet Approved True
SimNet Control True

Power
Power Consumption RX 0.45 TX 5.5A max
Power Supply (Supply Voltage) 10.8 to 15.6V dc

Communications
Active Handset Operation True
Adjacent Channel Selectivity/ Intermodulation Rejection >70dB
All Ships Safety Call True
All Ships Urgency Call True
Call Log True
Channels: All international, WX US, special regional True
Dedicated Foghorn Button True
Distress Button True
DSC Controller True
DSC Frequency [MHz] 156.525MHz
DSC Sensitivity (VHF) <1μV for 10-2BER
Dual Tripple Watch And All/Memory Scan True
Group Call True
Hum And Noise <-40dB
Individual Routine Call True
Intercom Speakers Call Button True
MMSI Number Directory True
Numeric Channel Selection True
Programmable User Channels True
Sensitivity <1μV EMF/20dB SINAD
Transmitter Power Output High 25W - Low 1W
Voice Scrambler True
Weather Alert / NOAA True
DSC Class D
Intercoms Between Stations True
Hailer With Listen Back True
Foghorn With Auto Repeat True

GPS Navigation
GPS Interface NMEA0183 True
Support

Simrad RS87 VHF Radio Key Features

  • Class-D DSC Approved

    Specifically designed for recreational craft with distress calling capabilities.

  • Expand to Four Stations

    Flexibility to expand your VHF system with up to four stations.

  • Black Box Transceiver

    Place the transceiver anywhere onboard and connect to the handset via easy to install extension cables.

  • Telephone Style Handset

    Saves space, is easy and intuitive to use, and the speaker is directly by your ear, making it ideal for noisy environments.

  • Loudhailer and Foghorn Option

    The option of a Loudhailer and Foghorn make the RS87 ideal for patrol boats and work boats.

  • Fully Waterproof

    The RS87 is waterproof to IP-67 Standard, making it an ideal marine radio for all vessels, including open boats and RIBs.

  • NOAA Weather Alerts

    NOAA weather alerts available (U.S. only)

  • MMSI Direct Dialing

    Dial other vessels with MMSI direct.

  • ATIS Facility

    For navigating inland waterways in Europe.

  • NMEA 2000®

    Easily connects to NMEA2000/Simnet backbones for DSC and calling functions.

  • Optional WR20 Wireless Remote

    No need to be tethered to your radio base, up to two portable handsets allow you to make and receive radio calls from anywhere on your vessel with a range of 100m. Intercom calls between handsets or radio base allow all crew to keep in touch.