Ideal Marine VHF for mariners who already have an AIS Transponder or AIS black box receiver onboard.AIS Input: Have an AIS receiver or transponder on your vessel The GX2000 MATRIX is the perfect radio of choice for you! When the MATRIX is connected to a AIS receiver or transponder (with VDM AIS sentence output at 38400 baud) the display will show AIS targets simply by pressing the dedicated AIS key.GPS and AIS Connection Ready: When connected to external GPS Antenna (sold separately), the GX2000 offers these functions: Navigation (LAT/LON, Time, SOG, and COG) information shown on display; Enter, Save and Navigate to waypoints with Compass page; Navigate to a DSC Distress CallWhen connected to an AIS Receiver or Transceiver (sold separately) the GX2000 offers these functions: Contact AIS Ship with DSC; AIS target display (MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG); CPA (Closest Point of Approach) alarmNavigate to Waypoints: The MATRIX is capable of entering and saving up to 100 waypoints. These waypoints may be selected and navigated to by using a unique navigation compass display that shows your vessels SOG, COG, BRG (Bearing) and DST (Distance) to the waypoint when connected to an external GPS.Key FeaturesIncludes a 30 Watt PA / Loud Hailer with pre-programmed fog signalsSecond-Station mic capableOptional RAM3 Remote Mic (sold separately) can control all VHF, DSC functions from a second stationIntercom capable between radio and second station RAM3 remote access microphoneBuilt-in dedicated Channel (70) Receiver for continuous DSC watchDSC position request and report functions when connected to a compatible GPS chartplotterClearVoice noise canceling speaker microphone with channel selection and 16/9 keyOversized rotary channel knob with push-to-enter, backlit LCD display and keysUser-customizable soft keys for easy menu operationVersatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch operationThree-year waterproof warrantySpecificationsChannel Selection: Rotary knob, up/down keys on microphoneControls: Volume, squelch, channel knob, spring loaded DSC distress cover, backlit keypadMic Controls: