Vesper Cortex-V1 Marine VHF Radio with SOTDMA smartAIS & Wired Handset
A revolution in marine communication that will change the VHF experience forever. An intuitive touchscreen handset engineered for durability, with powerful clear audio and the benefits of integrated AIS and remote monitoring.
- Includes M1 hub, tethered H1 handset and accessories
- Built-in Class B SOTDMA with no-loss antenna splitter
- Built-in WiFi and Cellular connectivity on monitoring on board and ashore
- Low power consumption hub
- 10Hz GPS antenna
- 4-inch multi-touch display with gorilla glass for maximum durability
- Single hand operation with click wheel and dedicated buttons
- Wet and glove capable touchscreen
- Optically bonded display for wide-angle and sunlight viewability, even in the harshest midday sun
- 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio
- Combined AIS and VHF display with voiced alerts
- Touch a vessel onscreen for direct calling (DSC)
Technical Specifications
X| General | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | M1 Hub: 168 x 168 x 58.7 mm H1P Handset: 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4 mm |
| Weight | M1 Hub: 770g H1P Handset: 235g |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Operating Voltage | M1 Hub: 9-33 V H1P Handset: 12-24 V |
| Max Current Draw | 6A |
| VHF Voice | ✓ |
| ATIS | ✓ |
| Transmitter Frequency Error | Less than 300Hz |
| Antenna Connector | SO239 |
| Splitter | Max Input Power: 25W Insertion Loss RX 0dB, TX <2dB |
| Splitter Connector | BNC |
| VHF Voice | |
|---|---|
| VHF Frequency Range TX | 156.025-161.6MHz |
| VHF Frequency Range RX | 156.050-163.275MHz |
| Dedicated RX VHF Channels | 3 |
| VHF Power Output | 25 W, 1 W (High, Low) |
| Region | US / Canada / International |
| Sensitivity | -116 dBm |
| Adjacent VHF Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| VHF Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| Spurious Emissions | Less than -80 dBc (at 25W) |
| Max Antenna Gain | 6 dBi |
| Class D DSC | |
|---|---|
| Class | Class D |
| Dedicated RX DSC Channels | 1 |
| Sensitivity (1% BER | -113 dBm |
| Adjacent DSC Channel Selectivity | 80dB |
| DSC Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| AIS | |
|---|---|
| Class | SOTDMA Class B |
| Dedicated RX AIS Channels | 2 |
| Frequency Range | 156.025-162.025 MHz |
| AIS Power Output | 5W |
| AIS Sensitivity | -113dBm |
| Adjacent AIS Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| AIS Intermodulation | 67 dB |
| GNSS | |
|---|---|
| GNSS Sensitivity | -167 dBm |
| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galilleo |
| Channels | 72 |
| Differential Support | SBAS, WAAS, EGS |
| Navigation Rate | 10 Hz |
| Connector | SMA |
| Certifications | IEC 61108 |
| Features | Anti-Jamming, Anti-Spoofing |
| Networking | |
|---|---|
| NMEA 2000 Gateway | 1 isolated micro-C male port AIS, GPS & MOB PGN Output Gateway Translations to/from NMEA 0183 |
| NMEA 2000 LEN | 2 |
| NMEA 0183 Detail | 1 Isolated NMEA 0183 Port AIS & GPS Sentences Gateway translations to/from NMEA 2000 4800/38400 baud |
| Wireless Security | WPA2 Personal |
| Cloud Connectivity | LTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (US/Canada), 3G (Europe/Asia) Integrated Sim, Integrated antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port |
| Control Outputs | 2; low side driven (Max 150mA) |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| NMEA 2000 Compatible | ✓ |
| Ambient Light Sensor | ✓ |
| Heading | 9-axial accuracy +/-10° Updated Rate: 10Hz |
| Barometer | Update Rate: 1Hz (Averaged) |
| Battery Voltage | Measured at Power Input |
| External Sensor Inputs | 5, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-17V) |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Supported Functions | VHF RX, Alarms |
| Amplifier | M1 Hub: 10W Class D THD <1% 4 ohm H1P Handset: 3W Class D amplifier THD <5% @ 85dBA |
| External Speaker | 10W, 4 ohm |
| External Loudspeaker | 30W, 4 ohm |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | LCD TFT Si, 640 x 800, 24 bit Colour |
| Touch | Capacitive, Optically Bonded to LCD |
| Touch Feature | Glove and Salt Water Operable |
| Cable Length | 2m |
| Channel 16 Support | ✓ |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | Access point for up to 5 handsets (max 10 devices total) Simultaneous client mode 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n, integrated antenna |
| Electrical Features | |
|---|---|
| Compass Safe Distance | Standard: 80 cm Steering: 40 cm |
| Instrument Features | |
|---|---|
| Backlight | 600 cd/m2 |
Cortex V1 is an advanced multi-station VHF with intuitive touchscreen operation. Full Class B SOTDMA with smartAIS send and receive, and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control on board systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from a compatible smartphone. Cortex V1 VHF radio combines Cortex M1 full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS with Cortex H1 Tethered Handset to provide full VHF functionality. Optionally add H1P Portable Handsets for even greater freedom on board.
An experience so intuitive
DSC - Initiate direct calls (DSC) with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel on the handset. Initiate VHF calls to friends or quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.
One hand Operation - Cortex is ergonomically designed for one-handed operation with quick touch control or navigation using the unique click-wheel.
Wet Use - Wet hands or wearing gloves? No problem. Cortex is submersible for 30 minutes (IPX7) and its touchscreen works perfectly with gloves or wet hands
Integrated with any MFD
Cortex provides AIS information to all MFD's, including vessels, MOBs and virtual AtoNs. See critical information on the Cortex handset for instant awareness and reaction while also giving AIS visibility to the MFD at the helm. See the status of NMEA connected devices both on and off the boat using the Cortex Monitor App.
Large 4 inch intuitive touchscreen display
Pinch to zoom - Zoom in to focus on a single vessel or out for a wider view of everything around the vessel.
Gorilla Glass screen - Engineered for harsh marine environments and maximum durability.
Plotter screen - See AIS transmitting vessels to maintain situational awareness. Easily see which vessels present a risk by viewing their speed, course and any potential crossing situation.
Intuitive to use - Touch vessels to see their details, easily make a DSC call or swipe to change VHF channels.
Wide viewing angle and sunlight-viewable - Always viewable, even when wearing polarized glasses.
AIS/VHF Display - AIS Vessel information is continuously displayed (name, bearing, and relative position) even while talking to them on VHF.
Never miss a word - Enjoy crisp clear sound through an 85db speaker. Instead of ambiguous bells or tones, Cortex sounds the alarm with voice alerts that escalate until acknowledged.
Handsets anywhere they are needed - Communicate from anywhere on board with up to 10 handsets. Locate a tethered handset wherever power is convenient. There's no need to run any wires to the Cortex M1.
The power of VHF and AIS combined
Cortex is the world's first VHF with high speed SOTDMA AIS transponder technology, making the boat visible to others. A built-in heading sensor transmits the boats direction, helping them more accurately predict potential collisions. Be armed with critical information about vessels, AIS marks (AtoNs) and man overboard devices on the MFD, mobile or Cortex handset.
The smartAIS advantage - smartAIS proactively alerts of potential collisions, anchor drag and man overboard situations. smartAIS consumes very low power and continuously alerts even if the power intensive MFD or smartphone is switched off.
- Collision Avoidance: Safety underway
- Anchor Watch: Safety at anchor
- Man Overboard: Safety for the crew
Remote vessel monitoring and control - See the boat's status, receive alerts and control devices.
Easy setup, no fee - With built-in sensors, see twice daily updates of the boat's location, battery level, true heading and barometric pressure. Connect to the NMEA network and monitor more - wind speed direction and water depth. When the smartphone and boat have cellular access, see that the boat is safe and secure.
Real-time monitoring and control - Subscribe to a Cortex Monitor Plan to receive alerts, see real-time information about the boat and remotely control devices like lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration or ice-makers. Whether the boat is at anchor or at the marina, know exactly where it is and what's happening on board.
