McMurdo R5 GMDSS Pack B - Inc GMDSS Lithium Battery & Storage Base R5R5 GMDSS VHF – Includes Standard Battery & GMDSS Lithium Battery. The McMurdo R5 offers the professional user an ideal portable GMDSS survival craft handheld VHF radio that can also be used for general on board communication. Powerful and very user-friendly, developed for the harsh environment at sea, whether on board a large merchant vessel or a small fishing vessel the R5 sets the standard. The R5 is a fully featured GMDSS survival craft radio with user-friendly design and features. It is built to meet the latest stringent IMO, GMDSS and ETSI standards. Reliable and easy to use, it is 100% waterproof and drop tested to cope with the toughest marine environments. The large tactile buttons can easily be operated with gloves without unintended activation of buttons. A ribbed design ensures a solid grip even in wet conditions. The McMurdo R5 has all the features that can be expected from a professional portable radio as well accessories, superior technology combined with intensive research among users has resulted in a solid design that suits the professional user requiring a reliable and easy to use portable radio. Ease of use The R5 fits perfectly in any hand with or without gloves, wet or dry. Large tactile buttons and a rotary volume control make it easy to operate even in a harsh environment at sea. The large back-lit display is easy to read, even at night, where the red back-light prevents disturbance of the user’s night vision. Waterproof – IP67 rated IP67 (submersible to ½ metre for ½ hour) tested and approved on top of all international standards for portable units. R5 VHF Radio -Dimming and backlight control -Battery indicator and battery saving function -Quick channel select button -Keypad lock -Rotary volume control -Dual-/Tri watch -MED (Wheelmark) FCC approved -Pack B – full featured option -Battery storage and charger base options | 
