Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

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The Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Waterproof Rating — Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio is 1m depth per IMO MSC.149(77) vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio at IPX7.

Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

Specification comparison

Specification Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Frequency (TX) 156.300-156.875 MHz
Frequency (RX) 156.050-163.275 MHz
Power Output 2 / 1 W
Waterproof Rating 1m depth per IMO MSC.149(77) IPX7
Dimensions 65 x 145 x 44 mm 141 x 68 x 37 mm
Weight 385 g 370 g
Battery BP-234 lithium, 9.0V 3300mAh
Battery Life >8 hours >16 hours
Current Drain (TX 2W) 1.0 A
Current Drain (TX 1W) 0.7 A
Current Drain (RX max) 200 mA
Sensitivity 0.25 μV typical
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C
Color Yellow (high visibility) Yellow
Emission Type FM (16K0G3E)
Frequency 156 - 163 MHz
Power Output (High) 2.5 W
Power Output (Low) 1 W
Channels 21
Temperature Range (Operating) -20 to +55 C
Battery Type Lithium (non-rechargeable primary)

Certification comparison

Certification Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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