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Full Class B SOTDMA with smartAIS send and receive and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control on board systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from a compatible smartphone. Cortex V1 VHF radio combines Cortex M1 full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with Cortex H1 Tethered Handset to provide full VHF functionality. Optionally add H1P Portable Handsets for even greater freedom on board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAn experience so intuitive\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSC -\u003c\/strong\u003e Initiate direct calls (DSC) with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel on the handset. Initiate VHF calls to friends or quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne hand Operation -\u003c\/strong\u003e Cortex is ergonomically designed for one-handed operation with quick touch control or navigation using the unique click-wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Use - \u003c\/strong\u003e;Wet hands or wearing gloves? No problem. Cortex is submersible for 30 minutes (IPX7) and its touchscreen works perfectly with gloves or wet hands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIntegrated with any MFD\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCortex provides AIS information to all MFD's including vessels MOBs and virtual AtoNs. See critical information on the Cortex handset for instant awareness and reaction while also giving AIS visibility to the MFD at the helm. See the status of NMEA connected devices both on and off the boat using the Cortex Monitor App.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLarge 4 inch intuitive touchscreen display\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinch to zoom -\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoom in to focus on a single vessel or out for a wider view of everything around the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorilla Glass screen -\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for harsh marine environments and maximum durability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlotter screen -\u003c\/strong\u003e See AIS transmitting vessels to maintain situational awareness. Easily see which vessels present a risk by viewing their speed course and any potential crossing situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntuitive to use -\u003c\/strong\u003e Touch vessels to see their details easily make a DSC call or swipe to change VHF channels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide viewing angle and sunlight-viewable -\u003c\/strong\u003e Always viewable even when wearing polarized glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIS\/VHF Display -\u003c\/strong\u003e AIS Vessel information is continuously displayed (name bearing and relative position) even while talking to them on VHF.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever miss a word -\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy crisp clear sound through an 85db speaker. Instead of ambiguous bells or tones Cortex sounds the alarm with voice alerts that escalate until acknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandsets anywhere they are needed -\u003c\/strong\u003e Communicate from anywhere on board with up to 10 handsets. Locate a tethered handset wherever power is convenient. There's no need to run any wires to the Cortex M1.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe power of VHF and AIS combined\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCortex is the world's first VHF with high speed SOTDMA AIS transponder technology making the boat visible to others. A built-in heading sensor transmits the boats direction helping them more accurately predict potential collisions. Be armed with critical information about vessels AIS marks (AtoNs) and man overboard devices on the MFD mobile or Cortex handset.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe smartAIS advantage - \u003c\/strong\u003esmartAIS proactively alerts of potential collisions anchor drag and man overboard situations. smartAIS consumes very low power and continuously alerts even if the power intensive MFD or smartphone is switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollision Avoidance: Safety underway\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnchor Watch: Safety at anchor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMan Overboard: Safety for the crew\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote vessel monitoring and control -\u003c\/strong\u003e See the boat's status receive alerts and control devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy setup no fee -\u003c\/strong\u003e With built-in sensors see twice daily updates of the boat's location battery level true heading and barometric pressure. Connect to the NMEA network and monitor more - wind speed direction and water depth. When the smartphone and boat have cellular access see that the boat is safe and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time monitoring and control -\u003c\/strong\u003e Subscribe to a Cortex Monitor Plan to receive alerts see real-time information about the boat and remotely control devices like lighting air conditioning refrigeration or ice-makers. 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