VHF DSC MARINE ICOM IC-M604

* Compatible with the New MA500TR – Class B AIS Transponder Compliant to new FCC Class D DSC Regulations Escalating DSC Alarm An on/ off switch for the radio to automatically switch to channel 16 when a DSC call is made 2 receivers, one for the radio and one to monitor channel 70 for DSC full time Superior receiver performance The IC-M604A has excellent receive specifications* which allow a weak signal a better chance of being heard when louder signals are around it. The powerful 5.0W ( typical) audio output from the front facing speaker further increases the audibility and quality of received calls. * More than 80dB for intermodulation rejection and adjacent channel selectivity, and 0.22¼ V ( typical) high sensitivity. Large LCD with dot-matrix characters displayThe large full dot-matrix display is designed for optimum readability in any lighting condition. With the extra large font, the channel number is maximized on the display and upper and lower case characters can be easily read. 30 Watt 2-way hailer capability When connected to an external hailer horn, communication with other boats, deck or dock hands is easy. The built-in 30W amplifier increases your talk power making your message loud and clear. Four foghorn patterns are also available. Submersible construction ( 1m depth for 30 minutes) The IC-M604A, including the supplied microphone, withstands submersion in up to 1.0m depth of water for 30 minutes. It is equivalent to IPX7 waterproofing.* * except cables Built-in ITU Class-D DSC No matter what channel you' re tuned to, a separate and independent receiver inside the M604A continuously monitors Ch. 70. The 10-keypad allows simple and efficient operation of the DSC emergency functions, vital for your safety at sea. Position request and position report Over and above the DSC, your own and other ships´ position data can be exchanged with the position request or position report functions. The received position information can be transferred to external GPS or navigation equipment* . In addition, the polling ( request/ reply) function checks whether a specific ship is within the communications range. * NMEA 0183 format is required.