Icom GM1600DU 71 USA GMDSS Survival Craft VHF Marine Radio Daily Use Kit

The Icom 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. GMDSS (Global Marine Distress and Safety System) is a multi-function communications system that can automate co-ordinate and facilitate the Search and Rescue process.

Daily Use Package Includes:

• BP-252 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (7.4V, 940-980mAh) for daily on-board use
• BP-234 non-rechargeable lithium battery pack (9V, 3300mAh) for GMDSS survival craft compliance
• BC-173 desktop battery charger with BC-147SA AC adapter
• MB-103Y yellow belt clip, FA-S61V antenna, and neck strap

Rugged Construction:

• Shock-resistant housing constructed of brightly colored dye-injected polymer for easy visibility in survival bags and life rafts
• Meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop resistant requirements from 1 meter height
• Sustains 1m depth waterproof construction specified with IMO resolutions A.809(19), A.694(17) and IEC 61097-12
• Features IPX7 waterproof construction with Speed Water Removal function that quickly sheds water from the speaker system
• BP-234 battery provides more than 8 hours of operating time even at -20°C (-4°F)

User-Friendly Operation:

• Frequency range: 156.300-156.875 MHz with 2W high/1W low power output
• Large buttons and knobs provide tactile feedback for positive operation
• Wide viewing angle, high intensity LCD offers extra clear, easy to read characters
• One-touch Channel 16 access for immediate distress calling
• Operation instructions printed on rear panel
• Bright LED indicator on top of panel shows operating condition clearly

This complete daily use kit provides both the convenience of rechargeable batteries for routine on-board operations and the safety of a sealed GMDSS-compliant emergency battery for survival craft requirements, making it ideal for vessels requiring both daily communication and emergency preparedness capabilities.