Description
The Standard Horizon 240SW 5 x 8 Hailer/PA Horn - White is a compact, high-output marine loudspeaker designed to deliver crisp audio for voice paging, fog signals, and sirens. Built explicitly for harsh marine environments, it integrates seamlessly with marine VHF radios and standalone loud hailer systems.
Technical Specifications
- Power Output: 30-watt nominal voice capacity with a peak handling capacity of 40 watts.
- Impedance: 4 Ohms, ensuring structural compatibility with most modern VHF public address (PA) systems.
- Sensitivity: High efficiency at 103 dB, cutting through loud engine and wind noise.
- Dimensions: Features a rectangular 5" x 8" footprint (exact housing dimensions measure 6.48" W x 8.8" H x 7" D).
- Materials: Manufactured from UV-resistant white ABS plastic coupled with marine-grade stainless steel hardware.
Equipment Compatibility
This horn is directly compatible with the following marine radio units:
- Standard Horizon Matrix Series: GX2000, GX2100, GX2200, and GX6000S.
- Standard Horizon Quantum & Commercial Series: GX3500S, GX5000S, GX5500S, and the VLH-3000A Loud Hailer system.
- Cross-Brand Functionality: Compatible with other 4-Ohm capable marine equipment, including specific Icom systems like the IC-M505.
Box Contents & Installation Notes
- What is Included: The speaker assembly comes with an integrated mounting bracket and a short 13-inch split wire cable.
- Wiring Requirements: For mast or deck placement, you will typically need to source additional 16-gauge marine-grade 2-conductor wire to bridge the gap to your VHF radio's PA outputs.
