The Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid and submersible hand-held transceiver providing communication on the International Aircraft Communication Band. Additionally, it provides receive on the Navigation Band. The VXA-220 boasts 700 mW of clean audio output and it also provides 8.33 kHz synthesizer steps for the new narrow-band channel plan. The VXA-220 displays information with our exclusive Omni-GlowTM display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night vision. Also, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and 100 "Book Memory" Channels are included. Small package yet LOUD audio The VXA-220 has 700 mW of receiver audio. A great deal of effort was made to give you the best sounding audio from a compact portable. Submersible The VXA-220 is built inside a rugged Aluminium case, carefully sealed to protect against water ingress. Built to survive immersion in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet, VXA-220 can keep you communicating even if it gets wet due to severe weather or unforeseen water landings. NOAA Weather The VXA-220 can receive all 10 NOAA weather broadcast frequencies. The Automatic Active Weather Channel Locator (a Vertex Standard exclusive) automatically scans for active NOAA weather stations in your area when WX band is selected. The VX-220 includes a special feature that sounds an alarm when the special "Severe Weather" alert tone is received from a weather broadcast station. This can warn you of potentially hazardous flying conditions. # Compact com only transceiver with 5 watts of power and 250 memory channels # The radio package includes: 1400mah NiMH battery, standard charger & cradle, antenna and headset adapter # Rugged water submersible casing (3 feet for 30 minutes) # 700mW audio power # 8 character alpha numeric # NOAA weather alert (USA Only) # PC programmable # Back-lit Keypad and Display with Dimmer # One Touch Emergency Frequency (121.5 MHz) Access # 3 year factory warranty