JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W) vs SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

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The JRC JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W) and ACR Electronics SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS.

JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W)
SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio

Specification comparison

Specification JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W) SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
Sea Area A3
MF/HF Power 250 W
MF/HF Component JSS-2250
Inmarsat-C Component JUE-87
VHF Component JHS-770S (semi-duplex) or JHS-780D (duplex)
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 JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W) SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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JCO-250A3 GMDSS Console (Sea Area A3, 250W)
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SR203 GMDSS VHF Handheld Survival Radio
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