Cortex V1 VHF radio with SOTDMA smartAIS and remote vessel monitoring
Advanced multi-station VHF with an intuitive touchscreen. Full Class B SOTDMA smartAIS send and receive and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control onboard systems and keep alerted on board or ashore on your smartphone.
Rest of the world version- (USA has a different version).
Key features
Advanced multi-station VHF with intuitive touchscreen operation. Full Class B SOTDMA with smartAIS send and receive and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control onboard systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from your smartphone.
- Includes M1 hub, tethered H1 handset and accessories
- Built-in Class B SOTDMA with no-loss antenna splitter
- Built-in WiFi and Cellular connectivity on monitoring onboard and ashore
- Low power consumption hub
- 10Hz GPS antenna
- 4-inch multi-touch display with gorilla glass for maximum durability
- Single hand operation with the click wheel and dedicated buttons
- Wet and glove capable touchscreen
- Optically bonded display for wide-angle and sunlight viewability, even in the harshest midday sun
- 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio
- Combined AIS and VHF display with voiced alerts
- Touch a vessel onscreen for direct calling (DSC)
What's In The Box
- M1 Hub
- H1 Tethered Handset
- GPS Antenna (10m)
- Power Cable
- NMEA 2000 Drop Cable
- NMEA 2000 Tee
- Audio Cable
- External Sensors Cable
- Optional WiFi Antenna
Cortex Onboard App
Configure and manage Cortex while on your boat- Configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. Use Cortex Onboard to receive and manage alerts and view AIS information and instrument data while on your boat.
Easy to Use
Connect your phone or tablet to the WiFi of the Cortex M1 Hub.
Use the Cortex Onboard App to configure, manage and display information from your Cortex. The Configuration Menu is used for initial configuration, AIS programming, network settings, firmware updates and input/output sensor setup.
Once the M1 is configured, the Cortex Onboard App provides access to all M1 status and smartAIS display screens in a similar layout to a Cortex handset.
Cortex Monitor App
Remote monitor and control while off your boat- Cortex Monitor enables you to remotely monitor and control both built-in and externally connected or networked sensors to your Cortex Hub. Enjoy peace of mind while off your boat by remotely viewing your boat status.
Easy to Use
Register your phone or tablet with Cortex Monitor, pairing it to your M1 Hub.
Use the Cortex Monitor App to remotely monitor your boat through built-in and connected sensors to your M1 Hub.
Upgrade to a premium plan (direct with Vesper) to get access to Anchor Watch and receive real-time push notifications.
M1 Hub
| GENERAL | |
| Size | 168mm x 168mm x 58.7mm depth (6 1/2” x 2 13/16” x 7/8”) |
| Power Supply | 9-33V. 12V: 6A max, 500mA nominal |
| Weight | 770g (1.7lbs) |
| Environmental | Waterproof (IPx7) |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) |
| Supported Protocols | AIS Class B SO-TDMA, VHF Voice, Class D DSC, ATIS (user-configurable, EU region), NOAA Weather (US region) |
| Transmitter Frequency Error | Less than 300Hz |
| Antenna Connector | SO239 |
| Splitter | Max input power 25W, Insertion Loss RX 0dB, TX < 1dB |
| Splitter Connector | BNC (2W) |
| VHF | |
| VHF Frequency Range Transmit | 156.025–161.600 MHz |
| VHF Frequency Range Receive | 156.050–163.275 MHz |
| Dedicated Rx Channels | 3 |
| Power Output | 25W, 1W (High, Low) |
| Regions | USA, CAN, INT |
| Sensitivity (12 Db Sinad) | -116 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| Spurious Emissions | Less than –80 dBc (at 25 W) |
| Max Audio Output Power | 10W, < 1% THD |
| Direct Calling (DSC) | |
| Class | D |
| Dedicated Receive Channels | 1 |
| Sensitivity (1% Ber) | -113 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| AIS | |
| Class | SO-TDMA Class B |
| Dedicated Receive Channels | 2 |
| Frequency Range | 156.025 – 162.025 MHz |
| Power Output | 5W, 1W (High, Low) |
| AIS Sensitivity (20% Per) | -112 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 65 dB |
| GNSS | |
| Sensitivity | -167dBm |
| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galileo |
| Channels | 72 |
| Differential Support | SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS |
| Navigation Rate | 10Hz |
| Connector | SMA |
| Certifications | IEC 61108 |
| Features | Anti-jamming, Anti-spoofing |
| Networking | |
| Nmea 2000 Gateway | 1 x Isolated Micro-C male port, AIS and GPS PGN output, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA0183 |
| Nmea 0183 | 1 x Isolated NMEA0183 ports, AIS and GPS sentences, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA2000, 4800 / 38400 baud |
| Wireless | Access Point for up to 10 devices, 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n, Integrated Antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional) |
| Wireless Security | WPA2 Personal |
| Cloud Connectivity | LTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (USA), 3G (Canada, EU, Asia), Integrated SIM, Integrated Antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional) |
| Control Outputs | 2 Outputs. Low side driven (max 200mA) |
| Sensors | |
| Heading | 9-Axial, Internal use only, Accuracy: +/- 1 deg, Updated rate: 10Hz (max) |
| Barometer | Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) |
| Battery Voltage | Measured at the power input |
| External Sensor Inputs | 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-10V) |
| Audio | |
| Supported Functions | VHF RX, Alarms |
| Amplifier | 10W Class D, THD < 1% |
| Speaker | 4 ohm |
Tethered H1 Handset
| General | |
| Size | 164.8 mm x 71.8 mm x 21.4 mm (6 5/8” x 6 5/8” x 2 5/16”) |
| Power Supply | 12V, 1A max, 200mA nominal, 12 -24V compatible |
| Battery | Lithium Polymer, 2-hour full charge, >12 hours nominal operation |
| Weight | 235g |
| Environmental | Waterproof (IPx7) |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) |
| Audio | 3W Class D amplifier, THD < 5% @ 85dBA |
| Display | |
| Screen | LCD TFT Si, 640 x 800, 24bit Colour |
| Touch | Capacitive, optically bonded to LCD. Glove and saltwater operable. |
| Backlight | 600 cd/m2. Ambient light sensor for auto-dimming |
Specifications may change due to product improvements and different product release versions.
Includes Vesper Marine's patented AIS technology.
Comparisons
| Product details | Cortex V1 | Cortex M1 |
| Description | VHF Radio + SOTDMA smartAIS transponder + Remote Vessel Monitoring | SOTDMA smartAIS transponder + Remote Vessel Monitoring |
| Main Components | Cortex M1 + Cortex H1 + External GPS Antenna | Cortex M1 + External GPS Antenna |
| VHF Voice Calling | Yes | Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| Class D DSC | Yes | Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| Cortex H1 Handset included | Yes | VHF Ready. Just add H1P for full VHF functionality |
| Multiple VHF Stations | Up to 10 wired H1 or wireless H1P handsets | Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| AIS and VHF Display | High resolution 4" colour touch screen or using a smartphone or tablet | AIS display using a smartphone or tablet. |
| Collision Avoidance - Determines crossing situations by CPA and TCPA and triggers alarms with prioritization | Yes | Yes |
| Anchor Watch - Triggers an alarm if your anchor is dragging as well as with changes in anchor due to wind direction, wind speed and water depth | Yes | Yes |
| Safety of Crew - Triggers an alarm if a crew member falls overboard (works with any manufacturer MOB) and provides position information with updates for quick retrieval | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm Management - Dedicated built-in alarms, do not need any other equipment to trigger alarms | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in WiFi – Access anywhere onboard. Monitor and control your AIS transponder at all times from your smartphone or tablet | Yes | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 Gateway - Translates NMEA 2000 navigation data and routes it over WiFi to smartphones and tablets or NMEA 2000 or 0183 to radar, chart plotters and other navigation equipment | Yes | Yes |
| Higher-resolution GPS – Fast 10HZ update rate for smoother GPS tracking. | Yes | Yes |
| GPS source for the entire navigation network | Yes | Yes |
| Upgradable AIS platform – Automatic firmware updates from your smartphone or tablet | Yes | Yes |
| Low power consumption | Good, 6W | Good, 6W |
| Built-in GPS antenna with an optional external GPS antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Intelligent filtering - Filters can be set based on vessel range, speed, CPA and TCPA | Yes | Yes |
| Galvanic isolated ports - Protect your transponder and connected equipment from high current. | Yes | Yes |
| Fully waterproof IPx7 rating - Can be mounted anywhere | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vessel Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Bracket or flush mounting included | Yes | Yes |
