Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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The Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products. Key difference: Waterproof Rating — Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld is IP57 (1m depth, 30 minutes) vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio at IPX7.
Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Specification comparison
Specification
Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Frequency (TX)
156.025-157.425 MHz
Frequency (RX)
156.050-163.275 MHz
Power Output
6 / 1 W
Waterproof Rating
IP57 (1m depth, 30 minutes)
IPX7
Dimensions
59.7 x 140.5 x 38.7 mm
141 x 68 x 37 mm
Weight
293 g
370 g
Battery
BP-296
Battery Life
>12 hours
>16 hours
Audio Output (Internal)
700 mW
Audio Output (External)
300 mW
Sensitivity
0.25 μV typical (12 dB SINAD)
Channel Groups
INT, USA, CAN, WX
Temperature Range
-20 to +60 C
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)
Color
Yellow
Certification comparison
Certification
Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED
— Not listed
✓
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
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Data sources
Icom IC-M37 VHF Marine Handheld
Data from icomamerica.com ·
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Data from acrartex.com ·
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