VHF Marine Radio with DSC Link‑6S Black — Built‑In GPS, Front‑Mount Convenience

Meet the Advance Trident VHF Marine Radio, DSC, LINK‑6S Black — a compact, front‑mount VHF radio engineered for serious coastal cruising and demanding marine environments. This single‑box solution combines DSC calling, a built‑in GPS antenna, and a slim front‑mount profile that makes helm installation quick, clean, and reliable so you’re talking sooner after a rig check or reset at the helm.

Why this radio stands out

• Built‑in GPS antenna and NMEA0183 enable precise position reporting and DSC distress/calls without needing an external GPS antenna, reducing deck clutter and wiring complexity.
• Front‑mount design with a low‑profile silhouette that visually integrates with helm setups and matches Lowrance MFD aesthetics for a cohesive navigation suite.
• Display options: two display colors, a clear white dot matrix LCD with inverted night mode preserves readability in bright sun or dim cabins, and a dimmable backlight to 0.5 nits for true night operation.
• Four‑button fist microphone keeps critical functions within easy reach, so you can stay focused on the water while operating essential features from the helm.
• Region and country selection, MMSI, and call sign ready‑to‑use out of the box—no extra programming needed to meet local regulations.
• Advanced channel management: ALL SCAN, ALL CHANNELS, 16 MY CHANNELS, plus a Favorites system accessible via a long press on the channel dial for rapid switching in busy situations.
• DSC calling (Class D) for digital distress and routine calls, with precise MMSI and GPS data sharing to nearby vessels and shore stations.

Performance and reliability you can trust

The radio covers the full marine VHF band with a robust transmitter and wide receive range, delivering clear voice communications for sailing, docking, or fishing. It’s designed for marine use with a stable +13.6 V DC power supply (minimum 10 V DC) and a wide operating temperature range from −15°C to 55°C, so it performs in heat, cold, and everything in between. Transmitter power offers Hi (up to 23 W) and Lo (0.8 W) settings to balance range and power consumption as conditions demand.

Smart use scenarios

Coastal cruising benefits from the built‑in GPS for accurate DSC positioning when sharing your location with nearby vessels or shore stations. Docking in busy marinas becomes safer with rapid channel awareness and the ability to pre‑configure favorite channels for harbor traffic. The combination of DSC, GPS, and a compact front‑mount package makes this radio ideal for boats that want clean helm integration without sacrificing performance.

Technical snapshot

• Transmit: 156.025–157.425 MHz; Receive: 156.050–163.275 MHz
• Channel spacing: 25 kHz; Modulation: FM (16K0G3E) and DSC (16K0G2B)
• Region: US/INT; Temperature: −15°C to 55°C; Voltage: +13.6 V DC (min 10 V DC); Low battery detect at 10.5 ± 0.5 V
• Output: Hi 23 W / Lo 0.8 W; DSC and ATIS options per standard marine DSC operation
• Includes built‑in GPS antenna, NMEA0183 compatibility, and front‑mount integration