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Overview SINGLE-HANDED CONTROL FOR YOUR CORTEX SYSTEM
Available in tethered and portable versions, Cortex touchscreen handsets are the ultimate interface for your Cortex system. They put the best in VHF communications and AIS situational awareness right at your fingertips – no matter where you are on your boat.
Add multiple Cortex handsets to a Cortex V1 or VHF-ready Cortex M1 hub for more control in more places.
Enjoy easy one-hand operation with your handset’s touchscreen, click-wheel and dedicated select keys.
The handset’s high-fidelity speaker delivers up to 85 dBA of crystal-clear audio for superior VHF communication.
You can quickly initiate DSC direct calls by tapping the AIS boat symbol on the handset’s touchscreen.
Communicate and control from anywhere onboard with Wi-Fi handset connectivity to your Cortex hub.
The unit’s 4″ touchscreen and rugged case are built to withstand harsh, wet marine environments.
Touchscreen technology simplifies your system control. CONNECT TO YOUR CORTEXPaired with your Cortex hub, the Cortex H1 tethered or H1P portable handset serves as the control and voice-calling interface for VHF, DSC calling and AIS display of potential collision risks. You can optionally add extra Cortex handsets (sold separately) for even more freedom and control on board.
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.
ALL-WEATHER CONTROLWet hands or wearing gloves? No problem. Cortex handsets are glove-friendly and they provide responsive multi-touch, pinch-to-zoom and onscreen panning control in all types of marine environments. The 4″ Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen offers superior durability against impact and abrasion.
SUNLIGHT VIEWABLE SCREENThe handset’s bright, optically bonded LCD display offers brilliant daylight visibility with optical clarity over a wide viewing angle. The screen is readable, even if you’re wearing polarized glasses.
VHF, CLEAR AND LOUDThe Cortex VHF radio puts out up to 85 dBA of powerful, crystal-clear audio, so you won’t miss critical communications.
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.
CONNECT WIRELESSLYBoth the Cortex H1 and H1P handsets connect to the Cortex hub using Wi-Fi technology. Thus, there’s no need to run any wires from the handset to the hub.
DEDICATED MAN OVERBOARD Cortex smartAIS continuously watches for man overboard (MOB) activations, sounding an alarm when it detects one. The dedicated MOB situation screen activates automatically, initiating a track-back mode and showing the water temperature, time and location of the MOB activation.
UNCLUTTERED SITUATION SCREENSWhether it’s a potential collision, man overboard situation or you are simply setting anchor, Cortex’s situation screens all help focus attention on priority actions by removing nonessential visual clutter from the display. You can quickly and intuitively see what needs to happen next.
CHANNEL 16 QUICK KEYWhen seconds matter in an emergency situation, the handset’s dedicated Channel 16 VHF quick-connect key takes you directly to the international distress calling frequency.
MONITORING AND CONTROLEach Cortex handset provides a screen to set up and manage the Cortex hub, view AIS target data and vessel instrumentation, manage and monitor alarms and configure the system’s remote vessel monitoring capabilities.
RUGGED, GRIP-TIGHT DESIGNThe handset’s grip-enhancing molded case features a tactile nonslip surface with padded impact absorption zones to keep it from sliding off surfaces and help prevent impact damage if it’s ever dropped.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Corning and Gorilla are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated.Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.Specs GeneralUnit size164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4 mm (6 1/2″ x 2 13/16″ x 7/8″)Weight
H1: 0.63 lb (285 g)
H1P: 0.52 lb (235 g)
Operating voltage9.6 – 32 VDCWater ratingIPX8 (water submersion rating to 10′)Display Typecolor TFT LCD, capacitive touchDisplay Size4″ (102 mm)Display resolution640 x 800 pixelsAuto dimmingBattery life
H1P only: Lithium polymer, 2 hour full charge, > 10 hours nominal operation
Operating temperature–15° to 55 C (5° to 131° F)Backlight600 nitsVHF FeaturesAudio record and playbackAuto squelchDual/Tri watchPresets watchLoud hailerLoudhailer listen backAIS target displayAIS collision and MOB alarmsAudioMax speaker output power2 W, Electrical FeaturesTypical current draw at 12 Vdc200 mA, 1 A maxCompass-safe distance31.5″ (80 cm)Networking & ConnectionsWireless Connectivity
yes (Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n)
Wireless securityWPA2 PersonalIn the Box Cortex H1
H1 Tethered Handset
H1 Handset Cradle
Cortex H1P
H1 Tethered Handset
H1 Handset Cradle
H1P Handset Charging Cradle
Accessories Cortex Handset Cradles (Gen 2)
Cortex H1P Handset Charging Cradle (Gen 2)$64.99 USDCompatible Devices Cortex M1 HubCortex V1 Hub
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