Icom GM1600 GMDSS Radio Daily Use Kit with BP234/BP252 and BC173

Icom GM1600 GMDSS Radio Daily Use Kit with BP234/BP252 and BC173 Product Description

Icom GM1600 GMDSS VHF with BP234 Battery

• Operation instructions are printed on the rear panel
• All operation can be made with one hand
• Bright LED indicator on the top of panel
• Optional VOX headset for on-board use

The GM1600 Marine VHF handheld is designed for GMDSS compliant survival craft communications. The radio is engineered to survive and function in the extreme environmental conditions common in marine emergencies and brings the latest Search and Rescue technology to the marketplace. The GM1600’s shock-resistant housing is constructed of a brightly colored dye-injected polymer assuring this essential piece of emergency equipment will always be easy to find in a survival bag, in a life raft, or any other place when you need to find it quickly.

The GM1600 meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop resistant (from 1 m height) requirements. After passing those environmental tests, the GM1600 sustains 1m depth waterproof construction specified with IMO resolutions A.809(19), A.694(17) and IEC 61097-12. The BP-234 battery can operate even at —4 F.

All knobs are sized for quick operation and the large, well-labeled buttons feature a positive action ""feel"" with a programmable beep tone for sure operation. The front panel includes one touch access to Channel 16 and call channel.

• GM1600 VHF
• BP252 Battery
• AC Adapter 120v
• FA-S61V Antenna
• Charging base
• Belt Clip
• Neck Strap
• BP234 Battery






Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Icom GM1600 GMDSS Radio Daily Use Kit with BP234/BP252 and BC173

Who is the Icom?


Who is the Icom?

Icom's equipment includes long range, ship-to-shore, side band transceivers for worldwide communications from shipboard operations as well as short range VHF communications equipment. In addition, Icom has produced a series of highly advanced, very compact, handheld transceivers for use in communication on marine vessels as well as between marine vessels and shore-to-marine applications.


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