IC-GM1600 Survival Craft 2-Way Handheld Radio | 156.3–156.875 MHz, Includes BP-234 GMDSS Compliant Battery

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.

This GM1600 Marine VHF handheld includes the BP-234 dated-and-sealed GMDSS compliant battery and battery charger.

Features

• Meets strict environmental requirements for GMDSS
• Superior low temperature characteristic lithium battery pack
• Large keypad with positive button action
• Wide viewing angle LCD display
• Easy to operate even for unskilled operators
• One touch access to Channel 16 and call channel
• Highly visible yellow colored body
• Optional VOX headset for on-board use

Specifications

• Weight: 13.6 oz (385 g)
• Dimensions: 2.56 x 5.71 x 1.73 in
• Frequency Range: 156.3–156.875 MHz
• Current Drain: Transmit (High): 1.0 A/0.7 A (2 W/ 1 W) Max Audio: 200 mA
• Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD): 0.25 µV (typical)
• Intermodulation Rejection: 70 dB (USA), 68 dB (GEN)
• Audio Output Power (10% dist./ 8 Ω load): 350 mW (typical)
• RF Output Power: 2/1 W