FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone vs SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System

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The Furuno Electric FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone and Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR) SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Power Supply — FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone is 24 VDC vs SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System at 15 VDC (10.5 - 32 VDC).

FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone
SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System

Specification comparison

Specification FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System
TX Frequency Range 155.000 - 161.600 MHz
RX Frequency Range (Simplex) 155.000 - 161.600 MHz
RX Frequency Range (Semi-duplex) 159.600 - 164.200 MHz
Output Power 25 W
Reduced Power 1 W
Channels 59 International, 50 USA, 57 Canada, 57 Inland-WA, 10 Weather, 20 Private, 50 Memory
DSC Class Class A
DSC Protocol ITU-R M.541-10, M.493-15
CH70 Watch Frequency 156.525 MHz
Display 4.3-inch color LCD, 480 x 272 dots
Receiver Sensitivity 6 dBuV
Channel Selectivity 70 dB
Communication System Simplex / Semi-duplex
Frequency Stability 1.5 kHz
Antenna Impedance 50 ohms
Power Supply 24 VDC 15 VDC (10.5 - 32 VDC)
Current (Standby) 1.3 A
Current (RX) 2.3 A
Current (TX) 4.7 A
Dimensions 295 x 140 x 237 mm
Weight 4.2 kg
Temperature Range -15 to +55 C
Waterproofing IP20
Frequency (RX) 1525 - 1545 MHz
Frequency (TX) 1626.5 - 1646.5 MHz
G/T -23.7 dBK at 5 deg elevation
EIRP 7 dBW minimum at 5 deg elevation
Power Consumption (RX) 1.85 W
Power Consumption (TX) 22 W
Transceiver Type 3027C mini-C
GPS 50-channel (Galileo ready)
Antenna Elevation -15 to 90 degrees
Diameter 170.5 mm
Height (without pole mount) 145 mm
Weight (without pole mount) 1.10 kg
Interface CAN-BUS (NMEA 2000), RJ45
Cable Length (included) 30 m
Part Number 406110A-00500

Certification comparison

Certification FM-8900S VHF Radiotelephone SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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