McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio vs SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
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The McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio and Cobham SATCOM (SAILOR) SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A are both vhf radios products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Weight — McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio is 340 g vs SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A at 1.5 kg.
McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
Frequency
149.3 - 174 MHz
Channels
23 GMDSS
Power Output
2 / 1 W
Weight
340 g
1.5 kg
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-15 to +55 C
Material
IP67 waterproof, submersible to 0.5m for 30 min
Service Life
6 years
Frequency (TX)
156.000 - 164.000 MHz
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
McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
CCS
✓
— Not listed
DNV
✓
— Not listed
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
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Data sources
McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
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SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A
Data from cobham-satcom.com ·
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