Standard Horizon GX1400G Fixed Mount VHF w/GPS - Black

The Standard Horizon GX1400G Fixed Mount VHF with GPS in black is a marine-grade Class D Digital Selective Calling radio engineered for vessels requiring integrated navigation and distress capability without external GPS wiring. The internal 66-channel GPS receiver eliminates the need for separate positioning hardware, delivering out-of-box DSC readiness on freshwater and coastal waters where ITU-R M493-13 compliance is required.

Fixed-mount architecture ensures permanent installation at the helm or command station, protecting the transceiver from environmental exposure while maintaining full-time network availability. The front-panel GPS integration means no additional cabling to autopilots, chartplotters, or external navigation systems—a significant advantage in galley or wheelhouse space planning. DSC calling, position reporting, waypoint navigation, and automated response to distress alerts operate through simplified menu navigation. Class D certification encompasses both voice and data transmission modes required for SAR coordination and inter-vessel communication on international VHF frequencies.

This transceiver serves operators running commercial fishing vessels, charter operations, rescue-equipped pleasure craft, and government patrol boats where integrated positioning reduces failure points and crew training overhead. The GX1400G addresses the operational requirement for vessels that cannot rely on cellular systems, remote locations, or vessels requiring independent distress initiation without reliance on third-party networks. Fixed mounting also suits vessels operating extended offshore passages where crew accessibility to handheld units becomes a liability and centralized radio management is preferred.

Standard Horizon positions this model as a bridge solution between basic analog VHF and full-suite GMDSS systems, targeting vessel operators who need DSC and GPS-derived position reporting without the certification and installation complexity of multi-system deployments. The black finish resists visible corrosion in salt-spray environments typical of long-term marine service, though aluminum and stainless fasteners require standard maintenance protocols for coastal duty cycles.