GM1600DU 71 USA - Icom GM1600 GMDSS Radio Daily Use Kit with BP234/BP252 and BC173

Icom GM1600 GMDSS VHF with BP234 Battery

• Operation instructions are printed on the rear panel
• All operation can be made with one hand
• Bright LED indicator on the top of panel
• Optional VOX headset for on-board use

The GM1600 Marine VHF handheld is designed for GMDSS compliant survival craft communications. The radio is engineered to survive and function in the extreme environmental conditions common in marine emergencies and brings the latest Search and Rescue technology to the marketplace. The GM1600’s shock-resistant housing is constructed of a brightly colored dye-injected polymer assuring this essential piece of emergency equipment will always be easy to find in a survival bag, in a life raft, or any other place when you need to find it quickly.

The GM1600 meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop resistant (from 1 m height) requirements. After passing those environmental tests, the GM1600 sustains 1m depth waterproof construction specified with IMO resolutions A.809(19), A.694(17) and IEC 61097-12. The BP-234 battery can operate even at —4 F.

All knobs are sized for quick operation and the large, well-labeled buttons feature a positive action "feel" with a programmable beep tone for sure operation. The front panel includes one touch access to Channel 16 and call channel.

• GM1600 VHF
• BP252 Battery
• AC Adapter 120v
• FA-S61V Antenna
• Charging base
• Belt Clip
• Neck Strap
• BP234 Battery

The Icom GM1600 GMDSS Radio Daily Use Kit, part number GM1600DU 71 USA, is a marine VHF handheld radio designed for GMDSS compliant survival craft communications. This device is engineered for use in extreme marine emergency conditions, providing essential communication capabilities for search and rescue operations. Its shock-resistant housing is constructed from a brightly colored, dye-injected polymer to ensure high visibility in emergency scenarios such as in a survival bag or life raft.

The GM1600 meets specific environmental requirements, including resistance to temperature extremes, thermal shock, vibration, and drops from 1 meter. It maintains 1-meter depth waterproof construction as per IMO resolutions A.809(19), A.694(17), and IEC 61097-12. Operation instructions are printed on the rear panel, and all functions can be managed with one hand. The radio features large, well-labeled buttons with a positive action feel and a programmable beep tone for reliable use, along with one-touch access to Channel 16 and call channel. The included BP-234 battery is designed to operate effectively even at -4�F.