Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Radio
$1,420.25 inc GST
The Icom IC-GM1600 is a GMDSS survival craft VHF radio for liferafts and lifeboats on commercial vessels. It meets IMO requirements for temperature, thermal shock, vibration and 1 m drop resistance while staying waterproof to 1 m, with a high-visibility yellow body, large keypad and more than 8 hours of operation at –20°C on the BP-234 lithium battery.
The Icom IC-GM1600 is a two-way VHF radio built for survival craft. It's designed to be easy to find and use in an emergency, with a highly visible yellow body, a bright LED indicator on the top panel, a wide-angle LCD and a large keypad with positive button action.
It meets the strict environmental requirements for GMDSS survival craft radios, including temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop tests from 1 m, and keeps its 1 m waterproof rating after passing them, as set out in IMO resolutions A.694(17) and MSC.149(77). Paired with the BP-234 lithium primary battery, it gives more than 8 hours of operating time even at –20°C.
Key features
- GMDSS survival craft radio: meets IMO A.694(17), MSC.149(77) and related requirements.
- Tough and waterproof: drop resistant from 1 m and waterproof to 1 m after environmental testing.
- Cold-weather battery: optional BP-234 lithium primary pack runs for more than 8 hours at –20°C.
- Easy to use under stress: large keypad with positive button action and a wide viewing angle LCD.
- One-touch access to Channel 16 and the call channel.
- High visibility: yellow body and a bright LED indicator on the top panel.
- On-board use: rechargeable BP-252 Li-ion battery and optional VOX headset for everyday use and drills.
Specifications
| Frequency range | 156.300–156.875 MHz (Tx/Rx) |
| Emission | 16K0G3E (FM) |
| Output power | 2 / 1 W |
| Standards | GMDSS survival craft: IMO A.694(17), MSC.149(77) |
| Waterproofing | 1 m depth, retained after drop and environmental testing |
| Drop resistance | 1 m |
| GMDSS battery | BP-234 lithium primary pack, 9.0 V / 3300 mAh (optional) |
| On-board battery | BP-252 Li-ion, 7.4 V / 980 mAh (typical) |
| Battery life | More than 8 hours at –20°C with BP-234 (6:6:48) |
| Audio output | 200 mW |
| Antenna | FA-S61V, SMA fixed type |
| Operating temperature | –20°C to +55°C |
| Dimensions | 65 × 145 × 44 mm |
| Weight | 385 g (with BP-234) |
Download IC-GM1600 Spec Sheet (PDF)
Batteries and accessories
To meet GMDSS survival craft requirements, the radio must be fitted with the BP-234 lithium primary battery pack. For day-to-day use and training on board, the rechargeable BP-252 Li-ion battery and BC-173 desktop charger (about 10 hours) can be used instead.
Supplied accessories vary by version and can include the BP-252 battery, BC-173 charger with AC adapter, FA-S61V antenna, MB-103Y belt clip and neck strap. Contact us to confirm what's included and to order BP-234 battery packs.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.385 kg |
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| Dimensions | 14.5 × 6.5 × 4.4 cm |
| Brand | Icom |
| Technology | Analogue |
| Frequency Range | VHF marine 156.300–156.875 MHz |
| Battery Life | 8+ hours at –20°C (BP-234) |
| Output Power | 2 / 1 W |
| Standards | GMDSS survival craft (IMO A.694(17), MSC.149(77)) |
