Icom GM800 GMDSS MF/HF Marine Transceiver Class A DSC

Reliable performance for MF/HF long distance communication

The new Icom GM800 GMDSS MF/HF Marine Transceiver is designed for Class A DSC operation and provides a complete GMDSS MF/HF communication system for Commercial SOLAS regulated vessels.

Satisfies SOLAS Carriage Requirements
The GM800 meets the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) VHF and MF/HF radio requirements as required for SOLAS regulated commercial vessels engaging in international voyage. The radio meets the MED, "wheel mark" requirements for European merchant ships.

Meets Strict Environmental Requirements
The GM800 meets the Marine Equipment Directive on European marine equipment requirements and have passed rigourous environmental testing and quality assurance processes. These radios are designed to provide reliable operation and long-lasting durability under harsh maritime environments. In fact, the controller has IPX7 protection (1m depth of water for 30 minutes).

Meets ITU-R M.493-13 DSC
The dedicated DSC watch-keeping receiver continuously scans the six distress channels in rotation. A total of 100 MMSI members for DSC calls can stored with a 10-character ID name. The DSC Multitask function shows up to seven DSC procedures. The GM800 is also capable of sending a distress relay call.

4.3 inch Wide Viewing Angle Colour Display
The 4.3 inch colour TFT LCD provides almost 180 degree wide viewing angle and displays high resolution characters and function icons. Even when the radio is installed to the instrument panel, the operator can clearly recognise the display information from various viewing angles. The night mode display ensures good readability in low light conditions.

Provides Loud, Clear Audio
By adopting a new waterproof paper speaker cone, the speaker provides superior sound quality and a flat frequency response with a wide frequency range.

Unified Design User Interface
The GM800 (MF/HF) and GM600 (VHF) have a unified design and offer consistent operation. A combination of the directional keypad and soft keys provides simple operation. Most used functions are assigned to soft keys (at the bottom of the display) for quick one push function access. The large ten-key pad enables you to smoothly enter channel numbers, MMSI numbers with ID names and so on.

Icom GM800 GMDSS MF/HF Marine Transceiver Class A DSC Features:

• GMDSS MF/HF Transceiver with Class A DSC
  
• Meets MED “Wheel Mark” Requirements
  
• 4.3-inch-Wide Viewing Angle Colour TFT LCD
  
• Space saving, waterproof remote head
  
• Intuitive User Interface
  
• Provides Loud, Clear Audio
  
• Remote Distress alarm
  
• Printer connector (Centronics IEEE1284)
  
• IEC 61162-1 interface for GNSS receiver
  
• Output power: 150 W [125 W (4.0–27.5 MHz) (at tuner-output), 85 W (1.6–3.999 MHz) (at tuner-output)] PEP into 50 Ω(at radio terminal, GM800)
  
• Built-in 24 V DC-DC converter
  

Icom GM800 GMDSS MF/HF Marine Transceiver Class A DSC Specifications:

• Frequency range (Unit: MHz)
  Tx: 1.6–27.5000 (ITU marine channels)
  Rx: 0.5–29.9999 (continuously)
  DSC: 2.1875, 4.2075, 6.3120, 8.4145, 12.5770, 16.8045
  
• Type of emission
  Tx/Rx: J3E (USB/LSB*), H3E (receive only) (AM), J2B (receive only) (AFSK), F1B (FSK), A1A (receive only) (CW)
  DSC: F1B
  
• Power supply requirement: 24 V DC (21.6–31.2 V) (floating ground)
  
• Dimensions (projection not included; W×H×D)
  Main unit: 367 × 95 × 260 mm
  Controller: 274 × 114 × 86 mm
  
• Weight (approximately)
  Main unit: 8.6kg
  Controller: 760g
  
• RF output power
  150W PEP into 50 Ω (at radio terminal)
  125W (4.0–27.5 MHz) (at tuner-output)
  85W (1.6–3.999 MHz) (at tuner-output)
  
• Current drain
  Transmit (Max. power): Less than 20 A (at 1.1 kHz and 1.7 kHz two tones)
  Receive (Max. audio): Less than 3.0 A
  
• Sensitivity
  J3E, A1A (20 dB SINAD): 30 dBμV emf (0.5–1.599 MHz), 16 dBμV emf (1.6–3.999 MHz), 11 dBμV emf (4.0–29.999 MHz)
  J2B, F1B (1% error rate): 3 dBμV emf (1.6–2.099 MHz), 0 dBμV emf (2.1–27.500 MHz)
  H3E (20 dB SINAD): 44 dBμV emf (0.5–1.599 MHz), 30 dBμV emf (1.6–3.999 MHz)
  DSC (J2B) (1% error rate): 0 dBμV emf
  
• Audio output power
  External SP: 4 W with 4 Ω load
  Internal SP: 2 W with 8 Ω load
  
• IEC 61162-1 in/out format
  Input: GGA, GNS, GLL, RMC, FSI
  Output: FSI, DSC, DSE