The “MT-500” is the latest Class-D DSC equipped marine VHF from M-TECH. It meets the EN-301 025 capabilities with integral CH70 watcreceiver. Position Send/Request functions are also included which enable you to transmit/request the position data to other vessels. The received position data is transferred to a connected plotter (not supplied), if your plotter is DSC capable. Large “SELECT/ENT” knob can be rotated and pushed which offers you simple and easy operation for channel and menu selection. Construction is waterproof meeting the JIS-7 standardBuilt-in CH70 watch receiver 32 MMSI number directory Large dot-matrix LCD display - 4 lines with 11 characters each LAT/LON position indication with GPS connected Alert for GPS unconnected Position Send/Request_transfer the received position data to a connected plotterAll available INT’L plus authorized local channels 3 channel scanning modes_Priority, All and Memory Scan Channel name indication DISTRESS button with protective cover One button instant access to CH16 Large “SELECT/ENT” knob for channel/menu Microphone with alphanumeric keys Waterproof meeting the JIS-7 standard Selectable ATIS mode for inland waterways. Made in Japan.