ICOM GM1600 Survival Craft Handheld VHF Radio

The GM1600 meets the strict environmental requirements for survival craft radio.

The GM1600 meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop resistant (from 1 meter height) requirements. After passing those environmental tests, the IC-GM1600 retains 1 meter depth waterproof construction as specified by IMO resolutions A.809(19), A.694(17), MSC149(77) and related specifications. Optional high capacity Lithium battery, BP-234 (sold separately), has superior low temperature characteristics. Provides more than eight hours operating time even at -20°C.

Key Features

• Operation instructions are printed on the rear panel
• All operation can be made with one hand
• One touch access to Channel 16 and call channel
• Highly visible yellow colored body
• Bright LED indicator on the top of panel
• LCD display has a wide viewing angle
• Large keypad with positive button action
• Wide viewing angle LCD display
• Transmit Power: 2W/1W (Hi/Low)
• Battery Life: Over 8 hours (Duty cycle: Tx: Rx: Stand-by = 6: 6: 48)
• Battery Type: 3300mAh Lithium-Ion
• Receiver Performance: Sensitivity: 0.25μV typ. Intermodulation rejection: 70dB

What’s in the Box

• GM1600
• Neckstrap
• Battery charger (BC-173)
• Belt clip (MB-103Y) 
• Power adapter (BC-147SA/SE)
• Li-ion battery pack (BP-252)