Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio vs SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
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The Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio and Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR) SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency (TX) — Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio is 156.300-156.875 MHz vs SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A at 156.000 - 164.000 MHz.
Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
Specification comparison
| Specification | Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio | SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency (TX) | 156.300-156.875 MHz | 156.000 - 164.000 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 | 1.5 kg |
| 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 | -15 to +55 C |
| Color | Yellow (high visibility) | |
| Emission Type | FM (16K0G3E) | |
| Frequency (DSC) | 156.525 MHz | |
| Channel Spacing | 25 kHz | |
| Power Output (High) | 25 W | |
| Power Output (Low) | 0.5 - 1 W | |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC +30%/-10% | |
| Power Consumption (RX) | 8 W | |
| Power Consumption (TX 25W) | 65 W | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 161 x 306 x 51 mm | |
| Display | 5.5-inch TFT touchscreen | |
| Audio Output | 6 W | |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +70 C | |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | |
| Programmable Channels | 100 | |
| LAN Ports | 2 (Cat 6 STP) | |
| Part Number | 407222A-00500 |
Certification comparison
| Certification | Icom IC-GM1600 Survival Craft Two-Way Radio | SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A |
|---|---|---|
| MED | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| USCG | ✓ | — Not listed |