A REVOLUTION IN VHF MARINE COMMUNICATION
It will change your VHF experience forever. With an intuitive touchscreen handset engineered for durability, the Cortex V1 communications hub integrates strong, clear audio with the power of AIS collision avoidance — plus remote systems monitoring and control from onboard or ashore.
With up to 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio power, the Cortex V1 system delivers superior sound quality.
The included Cortex H1™ handset offers easy one-hand operation with touchscreen, click-wheel and select keys.
A built-in AIS transponder proactively warns you of certain collision threats with voiced alerts.
Quickly initiate DSC direct calls by tapping the AIS boat symbol on the handset’s touchscreen.
Cortex apps let you monitor boat systems, receive alerts and remotely control devices from your compatible smartphone.
The NMEA 2000® network allows you to view Cortex data on your connected MFDs and chartplotters.
Knowledge is power and protection.
VHF, AIS AND MONITORING
Cortex V1 is an advanced multi-station VHF radio with remote monitoring and control. It includes a Cortex® M1 hub and Cortex H1 tethered handset. Connect additional Cortex handsets (sold separately) for even more freedom and control on board.
COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The Cortex system continuously monitors AIS information from other boats and calculates crossing situations, generates collision alarms and provides easy-to-understand avoidance cues. Data from its built-in heading sensor is also broadcast, so other vessels can clearly identify which direction your boat is moving.
VHF VOICE FLEXIBILITY
Both portable and power-tethered style Cortex handsets connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi® technology to the Cortex M1 hub. Keep a portable handset with you for continual VHF communications access from anywhere on your boat.
ONE-TOUCH DSC
Cortex lets you initiate DSC direct calls with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel icon on your handset. Initiate VHF calls to friends or quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.
ANCHOR WATCH
Whether you’re onboard or ashore, you can know for sure that your boat is securely anchored. The smartAIS transponder accurately tracks boat movement, heading and bow position, alerting you if your anchor drags.
VHF, CLEAR AND LOUD
The Cortex VHF radio puts out up to 85 dBA of powerful, crystal-clear audio, so you won’t miss critical communications.
HORN AND LOUDSPEAKER
Need to catch someone’s attention? Easily sound preset horn signals or speak through your loudspeaker with any Cortex handset or the Cortex Onboard smart-device app.
HANDSETS ANYWHERE YOU NEED THEM
Multiple Cortex H1 and Cortex H1P™ handsets can be connected to each hub. Up to five can connect directly to the Cortex network, with an additional five through an existing boat network for increased range on larger vessels.
NEVER MISS A WORD
The Cortex system’s cutting-edge SquelchEQ control is constantly adjusting for optimum listening performance, while its unique omni watch actively listens to all VHF frequency channels simultaneously and records each active channel for a playback period. With Cortex, you’ll truly never miss a word.
Keeping it simple when every second counts.
INTUITIVE CONTROL
Designed for simplicity with easy-to-understand screens and step-by-step data flows during critical situations, the Cortex hub makes advanced features easy to use.
VOICED ALERTS
Instead of ambiguous bells or tones, you'll hear a voice prompt to tell you what the alert is for. In case of a potential collision, you’ll also be told the direction of the threat, so you’ll quickly know where to look.
DEDICATED MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)
MOB can be manually activated by using the dedicated MOB button on the Cortex handset, Cortex Onboard smart-device app or automatically from an AIS MOB beacon — which launches a trackback mode for quick retrieval.
WET AND GLOVE CAPABLE
Wet hands? Wearing gloves? Cortex handsets are designed to be glove friendly, and they’re built to operate in all types of saltwater or freshwater marine environments.
ONE-HAND OPERATION
Cortex handsets are equipped with a click-wheel, ergonomic design and grip enhancing exterior, so you can use the device while keeping one hand on the helm wheel or tiller.
RESPONSIVE MULTI-TOUCH
Cortex touchscreen handsets provide responsive multi-touch, pinch-to-zoom and panning control, ensuring fast, smooth navigation and intuitive operation.
