Delivers high-performance features at an economical price. Equipped with DSC which allows you to receive and transmit distress calls individual and all ship calls. Capable of displaying position, time and date when connected to an external GPS source. Other key features include; Backlit LCD display and keys, All US, Canadian and International channels, Direct button for channels 16 and 9,NOAA Weather Alert, Programmable Scan with channel 16 priority scan, Die-cast chassis and easy to read alpha numeric display with channel names. Fully submersible.