Our premium West Marine VHF470 pushes the boundaries of handheld VHF radio functionality.It floats, meets the toughest waterproof standards, clears its speaker of water after a dunking and even includes an integrated flashlight.Our West Marine VHF470 is a floating handheld Class D DSC radio with an integrated GPS receiver.It is Bluetooth capable, so you can use the new West Marine smartphone app (for both iOS and Android) to set up your radio, and send text messages to a smartphone and other VHF text message capable radios.Key FeaturesFull power: With a full six watts, this is as powerful as a handheld can get; includes 1W, 2.5W and 6W settingsMeets the toughest submersible standard: Complies with IPX8, so the radio can be submerged in up to 4.9' of water for 30 minutes, and it floatsIntegrated GPS Receiver: Turns this radio into a powerful navigation tool, and is corrected for accuracy with WAAS, SBAS, QZSSWaypoint Navigation: Navigate to your stored locations using the compass screenSmartphone App (Android and iOS):West Marine Radio allows you to send text messages a smartphone or other VHF radios, update radio firmwareClass D DSC: Lets you call other ships or groups using their unique identification code; includes a second, dedicated DSC channelThree-part operating system: Menus, Soft Keys, and a pop-up keyboard; These elements work with each other to quickly set up and operate your radioSPKR Soft Key: If you drop the radio in water, press the SPKR soft key to sound a loud tone. The vibrations from this tone help remove water from the speakerNMEA 0183 input and output: Lets you connect to a chartplotter and determine what NMEA data you want to receiveLCD and key backlight/Flashlight/SOS Strobe: Pressing the Light/Lock key initiates various lightMOB (Man Overboard): Lets you lock onto the current position when a Man Overboard situation occursPower Source: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, 7.4V 1800 mAh or alkaline batteries (sold separately)Dimensions: 6-1/8"H x 2-9/16"W x 1-5/8"D (without antenna); Weighs 10.9oz. (with battery, antenna and belt