Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

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The Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS.

Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

Specification comparison

Specification Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Frequency (TX) 1.6-27.500 MHz
Frequency (RX) 0.5-29.9999 MHz
DSC Frequencies 2.1875, 4.2075, 6.3120, 8.4145, 12.5770, 16.8045 MHz
Power Output (4.0-27.5 MHz) 150 W PEP
Power Output (1.6-3.999 MHz) 85 W PEP
DSC Class Class A
Display 4.3-inch color TFT LCD
Waterproof Rating (Controller) IPX7
Dimensions (Main Unit) 367 x 95 x 260 mm
Weight (Main Unit) 8600 g
Dimensions (Controller) 274 x 114 x 86 mm
Weight (Controller) 760 g
Power Supply 24 (21.6-31.2) V DC
Current Drain (TX max) <20 A
Current Drain (RX max) <3.0 A
Emission Types J3E, H3E, J2B, F1B, A1A
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
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 Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Icom GM800 MF/HF GMDSS Transceiver
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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