Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

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The Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Waterproof Rating — Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver is IPX7 (front panel) vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio at IPX7.

Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

Specification comparison

Specification Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Frequency (TX) 156.025-161.600 MHz
Frequency (RX) 156.025-162.000 MHz
Frequency (DSC) 156.525 MHz
Power Output 25 / 1 W
DSC Class Class A
Display 4.3-inch color TFT LCD
Waterproof Rating IPX7 (front panel) IPX7
Dimensions 274 x 114 x 121.5 mm 141 x 68 x 37 mm
Weight 1600 g 370 g
PS-310 Weight 930 g
Power Supply 13.8 V DC
PS-310 #01 Input 24 (21.6-31.2) V DC
PS-310 #02 Input 12 (10.8-15.6) V DC
Current Drain (TX 25W) 3.3 A
Current Drain (RX max) 2.0 A
Audio Output (External) 10 W
Audio Output (Internal) 2 W
Sensitivity <-7 dBμ emf
MMSI Storage 100 entries
Temperature Range -15 to +55 C
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω
Frequency 156 - 163 MHz
Power Output (High) 2.5 W
Power Output (Low) 1 W
Channels 21
Battery Life >16 hours
Temperature Range (Operating) -20 to +55 C
Battery Type Lithium (non-rechargeable primary)
Color Yellow

Certification comparison

Certification Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Icom GM600 GMDSS VHF Transceiver
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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