Handheld VHF radios: which one should you buy?
A handheld VHF is one of the most important pieces of safety kit aboard any boat - and not just…
Icom-M330GE
The IC-M330GE is the smallest fixed VHF radio on the market. Measuring only 156.5(W) × 66.5(H) × 110.1(D) mm, its face is the same size as a smartphone, making it ideal for a cockpit on RIBs and small sports boats. It has the same common user features as the latest Icom radios, including intuitive ‘soft keys’, permitting faster access to radio functions.
The IC-M330GE and microphone are waterproof to IPX7 and can withstand submersion in up to a depth of 1m of water for 30 minutes. The set features an AquaQuake draining function. If water gets into the speaker grill and muffles the speaker’s audio, the AquaQuake draining function emits a buzzing sound and sheds water from the speaker system.
A newly designed speaker delivers distortion-free clear audio, even at full volume, over a wide bass and treble range.
The IC-M330GE includes an integral GPS receiver that enables your current position and time to be used for DSC calls. It is available now at a suggested retail price of £255.00 (inc. VAT).
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