Features all USA/International/Canadian marine channels, including 4-digit and Canadian B channels; 1 watt/25 watt transmit power; Submersible (IPX8)--designed to meet the stringent submersible specification of submersion in 3.3 ft. of water for 30 minutes with no water intrusion; DSC (Digital Selective Calling) includes distress button, position send and request, giving user the ability to press one button to call for help during an emergency; Full Class D DSC capability and high performance transceiver ensures clear communication and helps prevent and reject interference; DSC position send and request allows user to send and receive position information between their boat and other boats; Ultra compact rugged construction saves valuable space and allows for convenient mounting--designed to withstand the harshest marine conditions; Quik Command(TM) 1-touch 16/9 key on microphone--in addition to channel up and down controls, Quik(TM) Command control enables 1-touch access to Coast Guard channels 16 and 9; S.A.M.E. weather alert (Specific Area Message Encoding); During a NOAA(R) weather or emergency alert, a code for the user's specific location will alert them to severe conditions in the immediate area; Full dot matrix display with easy-to-use intuitive menus; Backlit LCD display and keypad allows for enhanced viewing in low light situations; Triple Watch Plus(TM) allows monitoring of emergency channels 16 and 9, another user selectable channel plus weather alert; Memory scan allows scanning of all channels saved in memory; Weather scan to hear local weather conditions and forecasts; Black;