{"product_id":"icom-m510-plus-fixed-mount-vhf-with-ais-ctm-500","title":"ICOM M510 PLUS Fixed Mount VHF Radio with AIS and CTM-500 Interface","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe ICOM M510 PLUS is about as much VHF as you can put on a helm without moving to a black-box system. Color touchscreen, built-in AIS receiver, internal GPS, and 25 watts of Class D DSC, bundled with the CTM-500 interface so a phone or tablet can run the radio over Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICOM M510 PLUS is about as much VHF radio as you can put on a helm without moving up to a full black-box system. It's a fixed-mount Class D DSC set built around a bright color touchscreen, and this bundle pairs it with the CTM-500 interface so you can run the radio from a phone or tablet over Wi-Fi. If you've been squinting at a monochrome display and reaching across the dash to change channels, this is a real step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe touchscreen is the headline. You get a clean color layout that shows channel, position, and DSC status at a glance, and you tap through the menus instead of scrolling with a knob. Nice on a busy console. One honest caution from folks running open boats: that TFT can glare in direct sun, so if your helm faces the sky, plan on a sun hood or a tilt bracket to angle it. It's a screen thing, not a radio thing, but worth knowing before you drill the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLUS in the name means there's an AIS receiver built right in. So you'll see nearby AIS-equipped traffic on the radio's own screen, and you can push those targets out to a compatible chartplotter. Built-in GPS handles your position for DSC distress calls and AIS. Quick real-world note from the docks: that internal GPS wants a clear view of the sky. Tuck the radio deep under a hardtop or down in a cabin and it can struggle to lock, so a lot of boaters add an external GPS puck for a solid fix. And if you want that GPS position feeding your plotter over NMEA, you'll likely run a firmware update from a PC first, and that data cable isn't in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the air you get the full 25 watts on high and 1 watt on low, with all USA, Canadian, and International channel banks plus 10 NOAA weather channels with alert. The border-cruising crowd should know the channel-bank switching lives a few taps into the menu, so it's worth learning before you're crossing into Canadian waters. For the wiring, treat 25 watts with respect. Run at least 14 AWG on the power leads, especially on a long pull back to the panel, or you'll see the voltage sag and your transmit suffer. The set itself is compact at 6.8 inches wide and only 2 inches deep, which fits tight modern dashes. Just leave yourself about 2 inches of clearance behind it so the heat sink can breathe. Cook it in a sealed box and a hot 25-watt transmit can shut it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's public-address capable too, so you can wire in a hailer horn and talk to the foredeck crew or run fog-signal functions. Plan for a dedicated 4 to 6 ohm hailer speaker and its own fuse. The supplied harness doesn't carry that speaker run, so budget for the extra wire and horn if the hailer matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless LAN is where the CTM-500 interface earns its spot in the bundle. It lets a smartphone or tablet act as a wireless control point for the radio, so you can check traffic, change channels, or use intercom features from the flybridge or the cockpit without running a second wired station. The NOAA weather alert will ping you when the local office pushes a warning. Heads up that it can false-trigger if it's listening to a distant station, so lock it to your local weather channel once and it settles right down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is what you'd expect from ICOM. The body carries IP68 dust-tight and waterproof protection and it's rated to run from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so it handles a wet, hot, or freezing helm. In the box you get the HM-205RB speaker microphone, DC power cable, microphone hanger, mounting bracket kit, the built-in AIS receiver, and the CTM500-11 VHF radio interface. It's a serious primary radio for a cruiser, a sportfisher, or any boat where the helm does double duty as your comms station. Wire it right and it'll be the set you don't think about, which is exactly what you want from a VHF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 watts high and 1 watt low transmit power across all USA, Canadian, and International channel banks for full-range and close-quarters comms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in AIS receiver shows nearby AIS traffic on the radio's own color screen and feeds targets to a compatible chartplotter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor TFT touchscreen puts channel, position, and DSC status one tap away instead of scrolling a knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass D DSC with dedicated distress button sends a one-touch distress call with your GPS position\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal GPS supplies position for DSC and AIS without a separate antenna in open installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWireless LAN plus the included CTM-500 interface lets a smartphone or tablet act as a wireless control station\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 NOAA weather channels with weather alert watch for local warnings while you work another channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublic-address capable for wiring in a hailer horn, fog signals, and foredeck intercom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP68 dust-tight and fully waterproof housing rated from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 6.8 inch wide by 2 inch deep body fits tight modern dashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBundle includes the HM-205RB speaker microphone, mounting bracket kit, DC power cable, and microphone hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Icom reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the M510 PLUS have AIS built in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The PLUS model has an AIS receiver on board, so you'll see nearby AIS-equipped vessels on the radio's own color screen, and you can output those targets to a compatible chartplotter for a bigger picture at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the CTM-500 in this bundle do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CTM-500 is a VHF radio interface that works with the radio's Wireless LAN function to let a smartphone or tablet act as a wireless control point. You can change channels, monitor traffic, and use intercom features from the flybridge or cockpit without wiring in a second station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a license to use this VHF radio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most recreational boaters staying in US waters, no individual station license is required to run a fixed VHF. If you travel to foreign ports or make international or commercial calls, you'll need a Ship Station License and an operator permit. Either way, channel 16 stays reserved for hailing and distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it transmit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e25 watts on high power for reaching out, and 1 watt on low for close-in traffic where you don't want to step on everyone nearby. It covers all USA, Canadian, and International channel banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have its own GPS or do I need to add an antenna?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's an internal GPS built in for DSC and AIS position. It wants a clear view of the sky to lock, though. If the radio sits deep under a hardtop or in a cabin, plan on adding an external GPS puck for a reliable fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan it monitor NOAA weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it carries 10 NOAA weather channels with a weather alert function that pings you when your local office pushes a warning. If you get false alerts, lock it to your nearest weather channel and it settles down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I hear the Coast Guard on this radio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep a watch on channel 16, the hailing and distress channel the Coast Guard monitors. USCG broadcasts and working traffic run on 22A. The radio's watch functions let you scan 16 alongside a working channel so you don't miss a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it tough enough for an open console?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe housing is rated IP68 dust-tight and waterproof and runs from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so a wet or hot helm is no problem. The one thing to manage on an open boat is screen glare in direct sun, where a sun hood or a tilt mount helps a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size wire should I run for power?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt 25 watts, use at least 14 AWG on the power leads, and go heavier on a long run back to the panel. Undersized wire drops voltage and hurts your transmit, which is the last thing you want in a real call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a hailer or PA?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's public-address capable for a hailer horn, fog signals, and foredeck intercom. You'll need to add a dedicated 4 to 6 ohm hailer speaker on its own fuse. 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