SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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The Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR) SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System is 490 / 518 / 4209.5 kHz vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio at 156 - 163 MHz.
SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Specification comparison
Specification
SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Frequency
490 / 518 / 4209.5 kHz
156 - 163 MHz
Reception Mode
Simultaneous tri-frequency
Display
7-inch touchscreen (SAILOR 6004)
Display Dimensions (W x H x D)
191 x 145 x 61 mm
Display Weight
1.1 kg
Receiver Weight
1.3 kg
Connection
LAN (receiver to control panel)
Future Capability
500 kHz NAVDAT (software update)
Part Number
406391A-00500
Power Output (High)
2.5 W
Power Output (Low)
1 W
Channels
21
Battery Life
>16 hours
Weight
370 g
Dimensions
141 x 68 x 37 mm
Waterproof Rating
IPX7
Temperature Range (Operating)
-20 to +55 C
Battery Type
Lithium (non-rechargeable primary)
Color
Yellow
Certification comparison
Certification
SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
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Data sources
SAILOR 6391 NAVTEX System
Data from cobham-satcom.com ·
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Data from acrartex.com ·
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