Thrane & Thrane''s SAILOR SP3500 portable series is growing with the addition of three ATEX certified models, designed specifically for use in hazardous marine environments.

The new ATEX handhelds

Fully waterproof, the ATEX versions of the SAILOR SP3500 portable series are built specifically for use at sea, and the company says that they can be trusted to provide reliable communication whatever the conditions. There are three high-quality, durable ATEX models available, which are specifically designed for use in hazardous environments. The SAILOR SP3530 VHF ATEX, SAILOR SP3540 VHF GMDSS ATEX and SAILOR SP3560 UHF ATEX are ATEX approved to: II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.

The SAILOR SP3540 VHF ATEX GMDSS is unique in that it is the only ATEX certified portable VHF available to offer GMDSS functionality, so it can be used for both on board communication and to fulfill safety requirements if an incident should occur. To ensure it meets GMDSS requirements it is shipped with a Lithium battery, making it ready for use straight out of the box.

All three SAILOR ATEX portables feature powerful transceivers and high quality audio ensuring that all parties can be heard loud and clear even when working in windy and noisy conditions. Features include:

• Robust design

• Waterproof (IP67)

• Large display

• Excellent sound

• Large tactile buttons

• Ribbed grip

• Interface to external accessories

With large tactile buttons and control knobs combined with a user-friendly interface, operation of the SAILOR SP3500 ATEX portables could not be simpler, and when in the middle of a vital operation, complicated operation of a portable radio is the last thing that is needed. Every SAILOR SP3500 series portable, including the new ATEX models, also comes with a large, easy to read display with a red backlight to protect night vision.