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IC-GM1600 GMDSS Survival Craft Radio

Model IC-GM1600, GM1600 21K

GMDSS-compliant survival craft VHF handheld meeting IMO MSC.149(77), with sealed lithium battery lasting over 8 hours at –20°C.

Description

The GM1600 is a marine VHF handheld built for GMDSS-compliant survival craft communications. Its shock-resistant, brightly colored dye-injected polymer housing is easy to find in a survival bag or life raft.

Key features

  • Meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and 1 m drop requirements and keeps 1 m waterproofing per IMO resolution MSC.149(77)
  • Survival Boat (GM1600): dated-and-sealed GMDSS battery (BP-234)
  • Survival Boat and On-Board (GM1600 21K): adds a charger and rechargeable Li-ion battery (BP-252)
  • Non-rechargeable 3300mAh BP-234 lithium pack gives more than 8 hours at –20°C
  • Large keypad with positive button action

Applications

SOLAS survival craft and on-board GMDSS communications on merchant ships.

Specifications

StandardIMO resolution MSC.149(77)
Battery (BP-234)3300mAh lithium, non-rechargeable
Operating time at –20°Cmore than 8 hours

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