Where are ICOM VHF radios made?

Where are ICOM VHF radios made?

Japan
Although the company has an international presence in over 80 countries, the company’s head office and factory facilities are located exclusively in Japan. Icom’s design and manufacturing processes are ISO9001/ISO9002 and ISO14001 certified, and Icom radios meet MIL-STD 810 specifications.

Are Icom radios waterproof?

Icom’s IC-F50/F60 offers a compact waterproof, MIL STD package, that’s easy to use. Rain or shine, this radio keeps you in contact in nearly any environment.

What is DSC on a VHF radio?

This service, called digital selective calling (DSC), allows mariners to instantly send an automatically formatted distress alert to the Coast Guard or other rescue authority anywhere in the world. New VHF and HF radiotelephones have DSC capability.

What is the most powerful handheld VHF radio?

Here are the best handheld marine radio units you can buy!

• Best Overall Choice. Cobra MRHH350FLT Floating VHF Radio.
• Uniden MHS126 Handheld Submersible VHF Marine Radio. Check Latest Price.
• Best Premium Choice. ICOM IC-M93D Marine VHF Handheld Radio.
• Best Budget Choice.
• Standard Horizon HX870 Handheld VHF Marine Radio.

How do I use radio ICOM?

Push and hold the PTT button. Speak into the microphone (10 to 15 centimetres from your mouth) clearly and at a normal voice level. Then release the PTT to return to receive. When you press the PTT to speak, no one else in your group can speak or be heard; this is how most radios work.

Do I need DSC radio?

History. On February 1, 1999, the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, a treaty document, required all passenger ships and most other ships 300 grt and larger on international voyages, including all cargo ships, to carry DSC – equipped radios.

How does DSC radio work?

DSC allows the radio to transfer information digitally, not just by voice, and to instantly send a digital distress alert to the Coast Guard. Part of that alert is a nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number that identifies the boat. If a boat is adrift with dead batteries, the radio won’t help.

What are the specifications of the ic-m412?

The IC-M412 has 0.22μV (typical at 12dB SINAD) superior sensitivity for class-leading receiver performance. The front facing speaker offers 4.5W (typical) of loud, clear reception. AquaQuake™ draining function blows water away from the speaker grill

How does the ic-m412 work with external GPS receivers?

When connected to an external GPS receiver, current position and time are shown on the IC-M412’s display. When receiving position information from another vessel, the IC-M412 can transfer it to a navigational device via NMEA 0183 connectivity.

Can the ic-m12 withstand submersion?

The IC-M12 can withstand submersion in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes (except cables). The supplied microphone also has submersible protection. The large backlit LCD (23.5 (H) × 64 (W) mm; 15 ⁄ 16 × 2 17 ⁄ 32 in) shows a full sized channel number.