Overview

The B&G 000-15648-001 is a wired handset and external speaker kit that adds a dedicated control and audio point to compatible VHF installations using the V100 or V100-B black box radio. It gives you a full keypad and screen at the mounting location, so you can change channels, scan, and manage calls without reaching for the main radio module.

The handset uses a monochrome FSTN LCD with 256 x 160 resolution and adjustable backlighting with day and night modes. An inverted night display helps keep glare down at the helm, and received-audio rewind stores the last 60 seconds so you can replay a call you did not catch the first time.

For boats already running an NMEA 2000 backbone, the handset backlight can synchronize over the network, helping the VHF station feel consistent with the rest of the onboard lighting and electronics.

Key features

• Works with B&G V100 and V100-B black box VHF radios
• Monochrome FSTN LCD display with 256 x 160 resolution for clear channel and menu readout
• Day and night display modes, including inverted night mode to reduce glare after dark
• White LED backlight with 10 brightness levels
• Backlight synchronization over NMEA 2000 for coordinated lighting with compatible systems
• Alphanumeric keypad for fast channel access, scanning, and favorites
• Handset station naming to keep multi-station setups organized
• 60-second audio rewind to replay recently received transmissions
• Includes an external VHF speaker for mounting where you need stronger audio output

Installation and setup

This kit is typically mounted where you want a second operating position, such as the cockpit on a sailboat, an aft station on a sportfisher, or a nav station where the black box radio is out of reach. Plan the route for the handset lead and speaker wiring so they stay protected from chafe and do not share runs with high-current power cabling where noise can be introduced.

If your boat uses NMEA 2000 lighting control and the VHF is tied into the backbone, the handset backlight can follow the network lighting state. If there is no NMEA 2000 network on board, the handset still functions as a wired control and audio station.

Compatibility and fit

This handset and speaker kit is intended for B&G V100 and V100-B black box VHF radios. It is a good match when you want full VHF control at a second location, not just a remote microphone, and when you want clearer audio in a noisy helm or open cockpit.

What’s included

• H100 wired handset
• SP100 external VHF speaker