Uniden UM725GBT Black VHF Radio with GPS Bluetooth

The Uniden UM725GBT Fixed Mount VHF Radio in black is the first marine radio to offer Bluetooth wireless text messaging using your smartphone over VHF frequencies. You and your crew enjoy the privacy of texting boat-to-boat rather than broadcasting over the radio for every boat in the area to hear, with no cell phone texting drop-off once you're out of range of your land-based cell tower.

The integrated GPS receiver uses WAAS, SBAS, and QASS for accuracy, while the radio covers all USA, Canadian, and international marine channels and is fully Class D DSC compliant, meeting ITU-R 493-14, -15, and IEC 62238 standards. It transmits at 1 or 25 watts to ensure maximum range, and features the largest LCD in its class at 68mm wide by 38mm high. NOAA weather channels with weather alerts keep you informed of changing conditions, and a speaker microphone with UP, DOWN, PTT, and 16/9/TRI keys makes operation straightforward at the helm.

This radio is remote microphone capable, supporting an optional remote microphone for second station operation, and includes both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 input and output to send and receive GPS and DSC information with other devices. It's rated IPX8 waterproof, submersible to 4.9 feet for 30 minutes with no water intrusion. Browse more in our marine electronics category.

Key Features: Integrated Bluetooth wireless for smartphone text messaging over VHF, integrated GPS receiver (WAAS/SBAS/QASS), 25W/1W selectable transmit power, private text messaging, Class D DSC compliant, all USA/Canadian/international marine channels, NOAA weather channels with alerts, largest-in-class LCD (68mm x 38mm), speaker microphone with UP/DOWN/PTT/16-9-TRI keys, remote microphone capable, NMEA 0183/NMEA 2000 in/out, IPX8 waterproof (submersible to 4.9ft for 30 min).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bluetooth feature do? It connects to your smartphone to send text messages over VHF frequencies, keeping you in touch even outside cell tower range.

Does this radio include GPS? Yes, it has an integrated GPS receiver using WAAS, SBAS, and QASS for accuracy.

How is this different from the UM725G? The UM725GBT adds integrated Bluetooth wireless for smartphone-based text messaging over VHF, on top of the UM725G's built-in GPS.