McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio vs TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

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The McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio and AMI Marine TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS.

McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio

TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio

Unverified

Full specs → seasofsolutions.com

TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

Unverified

Full specs → amimarine.com

Specification comparison

Specification	McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio	TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder
Frequency	149.3 - 174 MHz
Channels	23 GMDSS
Power Output	2 / 1 W
Weight	340 g
Temperature Range	-20 to +55 C
Material	IP67 waterproof, submersible to 0.5m for 30 min
Service Life	6 years
Type		GMDSS decoder
Signals		DSC, NAVTEX, GMDSS

Certification comparison

Certification	McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio	TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder
CCS	✓	— Not listed
DNV	✓	— Not listed
MED	✓	✓
SOLAS	✓	✓

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McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio

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TRON SmartDec GMDSS Decoder

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