ACR SR203 GMDSS Portable VHF
Model Number: SR203
Emergency Use Only Applications
Part Number 2827. Includes: SR203 Survival Radio, Replaceable Lithium Battery, and Wall Mount.
Everyday and/or Emergency Use Applications
Part Number 2828. Includes: SR203 Survival Radio, Replaceable Lithium Battery, Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery, Rapid Battery Charger, Power adaptors, and Wall Mount.
The SR203 VHF Handheld Survival Radio is an FCC approved device that’s built for all marine applications. Its digital display and control buttons are backlit, making the device easily operable in dark environments. If you find yourself in need of some assistance, the SR203 VHF is easy to use. Once it’s been activated, this survival radio automatically tunes to emergency Channel 16, and has a single push call button so you can quickly send out your distress message. The SR203 VHF has a battery life of over 16 hours, and meets all the requirements of the IMO.
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- Efficient transmitter
- Rugged design
- Primary Lithium battery exceeds GMDSS requirements
- Protective battery tab
- Non-hazardous batteries
- 16 hours of typical operating life
- Optional rechargeable battery kit
- Laser etched control buttons
- High contrast/backlit digital display and keypad
- 21 Channels
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: | GMDSS Lithium Battery - 1061, Rechargeable Lithium Battery - 1062, Alkaline Test Battery - 1063. |
Warranty: | 1 Year |
Output Power (High/Low): | 2.5 Watts / 1 Watt |
Receiver Sensitivity: | -117 dBm |
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) |