The Cobham SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A is a professional marine VHF DSC Class A radio system for vessels where reliable communication and GMDSS functionality are essential. The system is designed for SOLAS applications, commercial shipping, offshore use, workboats, fishing vessels, merchant ships and other professional marine installations.
The SAILOR 7222 consists of a separate SAILOR 7224 Control Unit and SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit. The control unit features a large 5.5 inch TFT touchscreen, clear operation, rotary controls for channel/volume/squelch and a red distress button. The transceiver handles VHF transmit/receive and DSC functionality.
The radio supports DSC Class A, international marine VHF channels, 25 W high power and 1 W low power. The SAILOR Replay function allows received voice messages to be replayed, helping reduce misunderstandings in operational communication.
Set contents / included
This SAILOR 7222 set includes:
- SAILOR 7224 VHF Control Unit
- SAILOR 6201 Handset & cradle
- SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit
- Power Cable 2.5 m
According to manufacturer documentation, the standard delivery may also include installation guides, screw kits and mounting material per unit. Always check the current delivered contents on receipt.
Key features
- Professional VHF DSC Class A marine radio
- Suitable for GMDSS/SOLAS applications
- SAILOR 7224 Control Unit with 5.5 inch TFT touchscreen
- SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit
- SAILOR 6201 handset with cradle included
- DSC Class A functionality
- VHF voice frequency range: 156.000–164.000 MHz
- DSC frequency: 156.525 MHz
- High RF output power: 25 W
- Low RF output power: 1 W
- 24 VDC power supply
- SAILOR Replay function for received voice messages
- Support for international marine channels
- LAN-based service interface
- Connection options for external equipment such as GNSS, VDR, alarm I/O and external speaker depending on installation
- Rugged system for professional marine communication
- Not a simple recreational handheld VHF radio
- Installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended
Product specifications
Brand: Cobham / SAILOR
Model: SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
Article number: 407222A-00500
Product type: Marine VHF DSC Class A radio system / GMDSS radio
Application: SOLAS, GMDSS, commercial shipping, offshore, workboats, fishing vessels, merchant ships and marine safety
System layout: SAILOR 7224 Control Unit + SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit
Handset: SAILOR 6201 Handset & cradle
DSC class: Class A
VHF voice frequency range: 156.000–164.000 MHz
DSC frequency: 156.525 MHz
Channel spacing: 25 kHz
Marine channels: International marine VHF channels
Programming: Up to 100 private channels according to documentation
Modulation: 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B for DSC
High RF output power: 25 W
Low RF output power: 1 W
Power supply: 24 VDC +30% / -10%
Typical RX power consumption: 8 W
Typical TX 25 W power consumption: 65 W
Typical TX 1 W power consumption: 18 W
RX/TX antenna connection: 50 Ohm
DSC antenna input: 50 Ohm
Control unit display: 5.5 inch TFT capacitive multi-touch
Display brightness: 350 cd/m² according to product sheet
Speaker: 6 W internal/external audio according to specification
LAN: Ethernet / LAN service and system interface
USB: USB 2.0 on control unit according to specification
GNSS/NMEA: Interface support depending on installation
Replay function: SAILOR Replay for received voice messages
Ingress protection transceiver: IPX2 according to product sheet
Ingress protection control unit: IP54 when front flush-mounted / IP20 when fully exposed according to product sheet
Operating temperature: -15 °C to +55 °C
Storage temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
Dimensions SAILOR 7226 transceiver: 161 x 306 x 51 mm
Weight SAILOR 7226 transceiver: 1.5 kg
Dimensions SAILOR 7224 control unit: outer dimensions 107 x 241 x 104 mm according to product sheet
Weight SAILOR 7224 control unit: 1.0 kg
Included in this set: SAILOR 7224 VHF Control Unit, SAILOR 6201 Handset & cradle, SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit, Power Cable 2.5 m
Not included: VHF antenna, DSC antenna, external speaker, additional handset, connection boxes, 110/220 V to 24 V power supply, GNSS antenna, MMSI programming, installation and other accessories unless listed separately
Check advice: Before ordering, check vessel requirements, GMDSS/SOLAS requirements, class requirements, antenna configuration, MMSI programming, power supply and required accessories
