Name: Blue Ocean Megaphone
Brand: Kestrel
SKU: BOMW
Price: 358.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Blue Ocean Megaphone

Product code: BOMW

The Blue Ocean Megaphone is a robust marine grade megaphone designed specifically for use on the water and in harsh environments. It features a waterproof, impact resistant design with extremely durable parts that are designed to withstand the toughest of conditions and made to last.

The Blue Ocean Megaphone is essential for those spending time working or training on the water. Marine police, military training groups, sailing coaches, rowing coaches and others all depend on a waterproof, drop-safe Blue Ocean megaphone that delivers crystal clear sound making it easy to be heard in any conditions.

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The Blue Ocean megaphone was the outcome of a design process focused on satisfying a need clearly identified from users of standard megaphones confronting the following issues:

Features

• Cracking Horn - Blue Ocean Megaphone uses a highly impact resistant plastic wrapped with super comfort handles maximizing grip and protection
• Hit Megaphone Multiple Times To Operate - Built with a high quality digital amplifier and carefully sealed components preventing wiring shortages
• Water Getting In Megaphone - The Blue Ocean Megaphone is completely waterproof
• Muffled Distorted Sounds - The high quality digital amplifier delivers a crystal clear high quality sound
• Sound Too Quiet - The digital amplifier allows for loud and long range amplification
• Megaphone Too Heavy - The Blue Ocean Megaphone has no bulky batteries and comes with a super light rechargeable battery pack, minimising weight
• Battery Cost High - The Blue Ocean Megaphone's rechargeable batteries keep costs low
• Battery Door Breaks - A simple twist in battery housing removes need for battery door
• Microphone - Location at the top of the unit allows for clear sight above the megaphone while speaking into it
• Protective Bumper - Adds in shock absorption and protection. Great at protecting when horn is places face down
• Wrap-around Handles - For an easy and comfortable grip
• Microphone Connector - If you own a Cox Box, it uses the same connector
• Siren/Horn Button - Loud alerts to grab people's attention from a distance
• Rechargeable Battery - Removable and compact, it eliminates the hassle of replacing multiple batteries, wasting money each year
• Battery Lock - Ensures your battery will stay locked in place no matter how you use your megaphone
• Volume & Power - Large dial and convenient location makes for easy adjustments
• Optimal Shape - Designed to deliver the loudest, clearest sound

Benefits

• Waterproof & Floats
• Very Drop Resistant
• Bounces without Breaking
• Meets MIL-STD-810G Transit Shock Standard
• Extremely loud
• Clear sound
• Long-lasting battery
• Durable
• Built to Last
• Five-year warranty

Colours

• The Blue Ocean Rugged Megaphone is available in White & Blue or Military Green & Tan

Typical applications

• Coaches
    • Rowing
    • Swimming
    • Sailboat racing
    • Youth sports
    • Kayaking
• Military Police
• Fire-fighters
• Coastguard
• Harbour management

Physical	Dimensions	Megaphone: 12.75 x 12 x 8.5 in / 31.75 x 30 x 21.25 cm Battery Charger: 2.5 x 4.25 x 32.5 in / 6.25 x 10.75 x 8.25 cm Battery Pack: 3 x 2 x 1.55 in
	Weight	Megaphone: 3.4 lbs. with battery pack installed Battery Charger: 13.6 oz. / 385 g Battery Pack: 3.8 oz. / 108 g
	Shell material	Polycarbonate
Sound output	Power output	22 watts peak, 19 watts rated
	Microphone	Dynamic weatherproof
	Amplifier	High-efficiency Class-D digital amplifier
Power	Battery pack	NK Blue Ocean Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack - PN 0105 11.1VDC Typical, 11.1Whr
	Battery charger	NK Blue Ocean Battery Charger - PN 0106 Input Voltage: 90-264VAC, 50-60Hz, 7 Watts Universal input capable - compatible with all world currents with appropriate adapter plug
	Battery capacity	Dependent upon volume and continuity of operation. 8 hours typical operation - defined as speaking 35% of the time at volume level 6. 30 hours of standby time
	Battery life cycle	80% rated capacity after 300 charge/discharge cycles 60% rated capacity after 500 charge/discharge cycles
Environmental	Temperature range	Charging 0°C to 45°C / 32°F to 115°F Storage and Use -20°C to 45°C / -4°F to 115°F (Battery capacity significantly reduced below freezing.)
	Water resistance	IP-67 (Excludes all dust and excludes water for 30 minutes at 3.3ft / 1M submersion)
	Buoyancy	Megaphone with battery pack installed floats. Battery pack alone and charger do not float.
	Drop resistance	MIL-STD-810F 516.5 Procedure IV Transit Shock, drop height 36 in/91 cm onto plywood over concrete
	Compliance	FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IC This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003. CE Conforms with Council Directive 2004/108/EC (12/15/2004) on Electromagnetic Compatibility. ROHS RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. WEEE Marked in accordance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive. Please do not dispose of the Megaphone, Charger or Battery Pack in your household rubbish. Return to R-P-R, an R-P-R dealer, or a designated recycling centre for proper recycling and disposal.

The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change.

Data sheet
	Blue Ocean Megaphone Data Sheet
User Instruction Manual
	Blue Ocean Megaphone User Manual

Case Study
Our following Case Studies give an overview of how this product applies to different sectors.
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	Aviation
	Emergency Services
	Environmental Monitoring (Wind Systems)
	Fire Fighting
	Health & Safety Monitoring
	Marine, Ships & Harbours
	Military
	Outdoor
	Scientific Research & Education
	Sports (for Wind Systems)
	Sports (for Data Loggers)