Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio vs SAILOR 6000 GMDSS A3 Console

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The Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio and Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR) SAILOR 6000 GMDSS A3 Console are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS.

Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio
SAILOR 6000 GMDSS A3 Console

Specification comparison

Specification Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio SAILOR 6000 GMDSS A3 Console
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)
Dimensions 65 x 145 x 44 mm
Weight 385 g
Battery BP-234 lithium, 9.0V 3300mAh
Battery Life >8 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)
Emission Type FM (16K0G3E)
Sea Area Coverage A3
Sections 3
VHF DSC SAILOR 6222 (included)
Inmarsat mini-C SAILOR 6110 GMDSS (included)
MF/HF Options 150W / 250W / 500W
Message Terminals 2x SAILOR 6006
Part Number 406333D-20000

Certification comparison

Certification Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio SAILOR 6000 GMDSS A3 Console
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ — Not listed

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Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio
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