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SR203 VHF Handheld Survival Radio

VHF GMDSS Radio
Model Number: SR203 / Part Number 2827

The all ACR SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio meets all the requirements of the IMO for carriage on SOLAS vessels. Built tough for all marine applications and easy to use in an emergency situation, the SR203 is the ideal choice for mandatory and voluntary carriage. The SR203 handheld VHF radio boasts exceptional battery life of over 16 hours.

FCC & MED Approved

Additional information

The digital display and control buttons are backlit making operation in low light environments simple. Once activated, the SR203 is automatically tuned to Channel 16 and has a single push Channel 16 call button to quickly return to the emergency channel. The SR203 handheld VHF radio boasts exceptional battery life of over 16 hours (@ -4°F (-20°C)) thanks to its highly efficient transmitter designed to maximize battery life. The innovative battery protection tab means the primary battery can be permanently attached to the radio without fear of losing its charge. The radio will always be available for use in times of emergency without the need to remove protective labels. Simply break off the red protective tab and the radio will be immediately ready to turn on to channel 16. For everyday use, ACR offers a lithium polymer rechargeable battery option. The quick release rapid charger provides the ideal solution for keeping the batteries fully charged.

  •  Efficent transmitter
  •  Rugged design
  •  Primary Lithium battery exceeds GMDSS requirements
  •  Protective battery tab
  •  Non-hazardous batteries
  •  16 hours typical operating life
  •  Optional rechargeable battery kit
  •  Laser etched control buttons
  •  High contrast/backlit digital display and keypad
  •  21 Channels

Specification

Product Number

2827 (Emergency Use Only Applications); 2828 (Everyday and/or Emergency Use Applications; 2829 (ATIS Applications)

 

Size

5.6(H) x 2.8(W) x 1.5(D)” (141(H) x 68(W) x 37(D) mm)

 

Weight

13.1 oz (0.37 kg) with primary battery; 12 oz (0.34 kg) with rechargeable battery

 

Waterproof

3.28 ft (1 m) for 30 minutes

 

Batteries

Primary – Lithium; Chemestry – Lithium/Iron Disulfide (LiFeS2)

 

Battery Operation

16 hrs continuous operation with lithium battery (GMDSS Approved)Up to 6 hrs with rechargeable battery(does not comply with GMDSS).

 

Warranty

1 year limited warranty

 

Output Power (High/Low)

2.5 Watts / 1 Watt

 

Receiver Sensitivity

-117 dBmChannels21 (Weather Included)

 

Approvals

FCC (80.1101, CFR47) & MED (A.1/5.17) Approved. Meets or Exceeds IMO Regulation (A.694(17); MSC.149(77), VHF (IEC61097-12), EMC (IEC60945)

Downloads

Product Information Safety Data Sheet Med Module B Med Module C