GMDSS Radios

Icom GMDSS Radios
Icom's line-up of GMDSS radio communication equipment
includes the GM800 MF/HF radio transceiver, GM600
VHF radio transceiver and the IC-GM1600E VHF radiofor survival craft. All these radios comply with the EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED) to be carried and used onships registered under the European Union.

GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

GM600

GM800
IC-GM1600E

MED

GMDSS MF/HF/VHF RADIO STATION

Operating overview of GMDSSThe Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is the International radio safety system for ships mandatedby the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The GMDSS system provides automated distress alerting and distresscommunication service with location information.
Ships engaged in international shipping (SOLAS vessels) are obliged to carry GMDSS communication equipment. Also,
most governments have specified use of selected GMDSS systems for their regulated domestic vessels and non-regulated vessels are permitted to use any GMDSS system.

SOS

RESCUESHIP

DISTRESS
SHIP

MF/HF

Coast Radio
Station

MRCC

Maritime Rescue
Co-ordination Centre

SEA AREA A3

SEA AREA A2

VHF

SEA AREA A1

Coast Radio Station

Required GMDSS Communication Radio equipment
Sea Area
A1: Within the coverage of VHF coast stations

Fixed mount radios

A2: Within the coverage of MF coast stations

VHF: GM600

A3: Ocean areas within INMARSAT coverage.
(Below 70 deg North Latitude andabove 70 deg South Latitude)

HF: GM800
plus
MF: GM800 VHF: GM600

A4: Out of INMARSAT coverage area. (Polar regions)Portable radios

Other Equipment

2-Way radio for survival craft:
IC-GM1600E
2 sets for 300–500 GT cargo ships
and3 sets for all passenger ships
and 500 GT or greater cargo ships
are required.

• SART(Search and Rescue Transponder)• NAVTEX receiver• 406 MHz EPIRB• INMARSAT station

VHF: GM600
MF: GM800

GM600 (VHF DSC class A radio)
2 × GM800 (MF DSC class A radioand HF DSC class A radio)* Level of requirements varies depending on model.

MaintenanceShips operating in Sea Area A1 or A2 must select at least one, and ships operating in Sea Area A3 and A4 must select at least
two of the following methods of maintenance. Icom GMDSS radios offer an ideal duplication solution for replacement equipment.
• At sea maintenance• Shore based maintenance• Duplication of the following equipment• Sea Area A1 – a complete VHF radio station• Sea Area A2 – a complete VHF and MF radio station• Sea Area A3 – a complete VHF and, either MF/HF radio or INMARSAT station• Sea Area A4 – a complete VHF and MF/HF radio station* In some countries, required equipment may be different. Please ask your dealer for details.

VHF

MED

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER(Only for front panel)

The Latest GMDSS Functionality in a Very
Satisfies SOLAS Carriage Requirements

Meets ITU-R M.493-13 DSCThe GM600 and GM800 meet 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. Both radios meet the MED,
“wheel mark” requirements for European merchant ships.

Meets Strict Environmental Requirements
The GM600 and GM800 meet the Marine Equipment Directive on European marine equipment requirements and havepassed rigorous 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 front panel of the GM600 has
IPX7* protection (1 m depth of water for 30 minutes) and therear panel has corrosion resistance coating.
* GM800: IPX7 waterproofing for controller.

The rear panel is covered withthermosetting resin coating toresist corrosion.

GM600
The built-in DSC provides automated distress and safety
communication. The dedicated DSC receiver continuously
monitors the DSC calling channel (CH 70). The DSC Multitask mode provides straightforward DSC operation. In
this mode, the operating
channel is shown at the rightside of the display.
DSC Task mode screen (GM600)

GM800
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 toseven DSC procedures. The
GM800 is also capable ofsending a distress relay call.
DSC Task mode screen (GM800)* Photo shows the GM600.

OPTIONS for GM600

OPTIONS for GM800

DC-DC CONVERTERHANDSET

HAND
MICROPHONE

AUTOMATICANTENNA TUNER

PS-310
Provides stable 12.6 V DC output
from 12 V or 24 V DC input, depending on version.

HS-98 (#16)
Comes in handy forlistening privacy on board.

HM-214V
IPX7 waterproof.
Same as supplied.

AT-141 (#45)
45 frequency memories for shorter tuning time.

Please Note: PS-310 MUST BE USED with GM600 for MED certification compliance.

Please Note: AT-141 MUST BE USED with GM800
for MED certification compliance.

MF
HF

MED

MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER(Only for controller)

User-Friendly Package
Unified Design User Interface

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 charactersand function icons. Even when the radio is installed to the
instrument panel, the operator can clearly recognize thedisplay information from various viewing angles. The nightmode display ensures good readability in low light conditions.

The GM600 (VHF) and GM800 (MF/HF) have a unified design and offer consistent operation. A combination of thedirectional keypad and soft keys provides simple operation.
Most used functions are assigned to soft keys (at the bottomof 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.

Other Features

Menu screen• Remote Distress alarm• Printer connector (Centronics IEEE1284)• IEC 61162-1 interface for GNSS receiver• Output power: 150 W* PEP into 50 Ω
(at radio terminal, GM800)• Built-in 24 V DC-DC converter (GM800)

Night mode screen (GM600)

Provides Loud, Clear Audio
By adopting a new waterproof paper speaker cone, thespeaker provides superior sound quality and a flat frequency response with a wide frequency range. In addition, theradio delivers a powerful 10 W (GM600)* audio when connected to an external speaker.

*125 W (4.0–27.5 MHz)(at tuner-output)
85 W (1.6–3.999 MHz)(at tuner-output)*GM800 delivers 4 W audio.

MOUNTING
BRACKET

MB-108(Photo shows installation example.)

HANDSET

HAND MICROPHONE

EXTERNAL SPEAKERSHIELDEDCONTROL CABLE

HS-98 (#17)
Comes in handy for
listening privacy on board.

HM-214H
IPX7 waterproof.

SP-24E (#18)
Input impedance: 4 Ω.
Maximum input power: 7 W.

OPC-1465
10 m; 32.8 ft cable.
Use with AT-141.

VHF

SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIOGMDSS Portablefor Survival Craft
Simple to Use Survival Craft RadioThe IC-GM1600E Marine VHF handheld has been designed for GMDSS
compliant survival craft communications. The radio is engineered to survive and function in the extreme environmental conditions common inmarine emergencies. Using this simple to use radio, and operator cantransmit a distress call without hesitation in an emergency. Simple operating instructions are attached to the back of the radio.

Meets Strict Environmental Requirements

MED

The IC-GM1600E meets temperature, thermal shock, vibration and drop
resistance (from 1 m height) requirements. After passing those environmental tests, the IC-GM1600E retains 1 m depth waterproof construction
as specified by IMO resolutions A.694 (17), MSC149 (77) and relatedspecifications.

WATERPROOF* Specified as IMO Res.
MSC.149(77)Optional Battery with Superior
Low Temperature Characteristics
The optional high capacity primary Lithium battery, BP-234, provides
more than 8 hours operating time even at –20°C. The BP-234 can be
stored for five years.
(Duty cycle: Tx: Rx: Stand-by = 6: 6: 48)

Large Keypad with Positive Button Action
Clearly labeled large buttons and positive button action allows for operation in all conditions, even when wearing heavy gloves. The transparent
buttons are printed from behind (not on top), so the operating label on
the keypad will never be erased under hard use over many years.

Wide Viewing Angle, High Intensity LCD
A wide viewing angle, high intensity LCD offers bright and easy to readcharacters. The bright LCD indicator on top of the front panel shows theoperating status clearly.

OPTIONS for IC-GM1600E
LITHIUM
BATTERY PACK<For survival craft>

RECHARGEABLE Li-Ion
BATTERY PACK<For on-board use>

BP-234
9.0 V/3300 mAh primary battery packfor GMDSS survival craft radio.

BP-2527.2 V/1000 mAh (min), 1050 mAh (typ.).
Same as supplied with some versions.

Please Note: BP-234 MUST BE USED with IC-GM1600E for GMDSS requirement.

REGULAR CHARGER<For on-board use>

BC-173

BELT CLIP

BC-147SE

Regularly charges the battery pack,BP-252 in 10 hours (approx.).

MB-103Y

SPECIFICATIONS
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS

MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IC-GM1600E

GM600

GM800Tx/Rx: 156.300–156.875

Tx: 156.025–161.600
Rx: 156.025–162.000
CH70: 156.525

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

16K0G3E (FM)

16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC)

Power supply requirement

7.2 V DC

24 V DC (21.6–31.2 V)*
12 V DC (10.8–15.6 V)*2(negative ground)

Dimensions (projection notincluded; W×H×D)

65 × 145 × 44 mm

274 × 114 × 121.5 mm

Weight (approx.)

385 g (With BP-234)

1.6 kgFrequency range (Unit: MHz)
Type of emission

Frequency range (Unit: MHz)
Type of emission

1RF output power
Current*3
drain
Sensitivity

2 W/1 W

25 W/1 W

1.0 A/0.7 A (2 W/1 W)

3.3 A*1

Receive (Max. audio)

200 mA typical

2.0 A*1

Main (20 dB SINAD)–2 dBμ emf typical–7 dBμ emf typicalDSC (1% BER)

24 V DC (21.6–31.2 V) (floating ground)
367 × 95 × 260 mm
274 × 114 × 86 mm

Main unitController

8.6 kg
760 g
150 W PEP into 50 Ω (at radio terminal)
125 W (4.0–27.5 MHz) (at tuner-output)
85 W (1.6–3.999 MHz) (at tuner-output)
Less than 20 A (at 1.1 kHz and 1.7 kHz two tones)
Less than 3.0 A
30 dBμV emf (0.5–1.599 MHz)
16 dBμV emf (1.6–3.999 MHz)
11 dBμV emf (4.0–29.999 MHz)
3 dBμV emf (1.6–2.099 MHz)
0 dBμV emf (2.1–27.500 MHz)
44 dBμV emf (0.5–1.599 MHz)
30 dBμV emf (1.6–3.999 MHz)
0 dBμV emf

RF output power––7 dBμ emf typical

68 dB

More than 75 dB–

73 dBμ emf

Intermodulation

Main

Audio output power

External SP–

10 W (4 Ω load)

Internal SP

200 mW (8 Ω load)

2W

IEC 61162-1
in/out format

Input

–

RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, VTG

Output–

DSC, DSE

DSC (1% BER)

DSC
Power supply requirement
Dimensions
Main unit(projection notincluded; W×H×D) Controller
Weight(approximately)Transmit (Max. power)

J3E (USB/LSB*1), H3E*1 (AM), J2B*1 (AFSK), F1B(FSK), A1A*1 (CW)
F1B

Tx/Rx

Current drain

Transmit (Max. power)
Receive (Max. audio)
J3E, A1A(20 dB SINAD)
J2B, F1B(1% error rate)

Sensitivity

H3E (20 dB SINAD)
DSC (J2B) (1% error rate)*1 With PS-310 (#01). *2 With PS-310 (#02). *3 Approximately.
Measurements made in accordance with IEC61097-12 for IC-GM1600E. EN301 925 for GM600.

Audio output
power

External SP

IEC 61162-1
in/out format

Input
Output

4 W with 4 Ω load

Internal SP

2 W with 8 Ω load
GGA, GNS, GLL, RMC, FSI
FSI, DSC, DSE*1 Receive only.
Measurements made in accordance with EN300 373-1 for GM800.

Supplied accessories

HM-214V,
Hand
microphone

DIMENSIONS
GM1600E

CH 70 RXANT367mm
367mm

PS-310274 mm
274 mm

11.275
11.275mmmm

RadioANT

HS-98,
HandsetCH 70 RXANTGNSS Receiver
VDR

PS-310DC-DC converter

GM600

93.75
93.75mmmm

176 mmWeight:
760 g (approx.)
Weight:760g(approx.)
760 g (approx.)
Weight:760g Weight:(approx.)

28 mm 58 mm
mm 58 mm
2828
mm
58 mm28 mm 58 mm

367 mm
367 mm#01 input voltage: 24 V
#02 input voltage: 12 V

ParallelPrinter

Navigation

oror
ExternalSpeaker

PS-310DC-DC converter

GM600#01 input voltage: 24 V
#02 input voltage: 12 V

ParallelPrinter

Navigation

External Speaker

321 mm159.6 mm
145 mm

274mm
274mm

28 mm 93.5 mm
mm93.593.528mm
mm 93.5 mm
2828mmmm

GNSS Receiver
VDR

HM-214V,
Hand
oror
microphone

93.75 mm93.75 mm

274 mm
274 mm114114mmmm

114 mm
114 mm93.75
93.75mmmm

93.75 mm93.75 mm

114 mm
114 mm114114mmmm

274 mm
274 mm

11.275 mm
11.275 mm

8686mm
mm

86 mm
86 mm

148.25148.25mmmm

148.25 mm
148.25 mm

274mm
274mm

HS-98,
Handset

GM600

250 mm250 mm

121.5121.5mmmm

121.5 mm121.5 mm

GM800

Weight:
1.6 kg (approx.)
Weight:1.6(approx.)
Weight:
1.6 kg (approx.)
Weight:1.6kgkg(approx.)

274mm
274mm

RadioANTINTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

GM600
250mm
250mm

GM800:• HS-98 handset • Mounting bracket kit

GM600:• HM-214V hand microphone • DC power cable• Mounting bracket kit

IC-GM1600E:• BP-252* battery pack • BC-173* battery charger • BC-147* AC adapter • MB-103Y belt clip
• FA-S61V antenna (fixed) • Neck strap * Depending on version.

GM800HM-214H,
HS-98,Handmicrophone Handset
To HF
Antenna

165 mm
165 mm

260260mmmm

260 mm
260 mmWeight:
930 g (approx.)
Weight:930g(approx.)
930 g (approx.)
Weight:930g Weight:(approx.)HM-214H,
HS-98,
Handmicrophone Handset

To HF Antenna(For DSC reception)

110mm
110mm

110 mm
110 mmExternal
Speaker

367mm
367mm

367 mm
367 mm

260mm
260mm

Weight: 385g (approx.)
with BP-234

260 mm
260 mmTo HF
Antenna

Controller

ororor
To HF Antenna(For DSC reception)oror
or

Weight:8.6 kg (approx.)
Weight:8.6(approx.)
Weight:8.6 kg (approx.)
Weight:8.6kgkg(approx.)

95 mm
95 mm
165mm
165mm

57.3 mm
44 mm

9595mmmm

190 mm
190 mm
216 mm
216 mm

7979mmmm

190mm
190mm
216mm
216mm

79 mm
79 mm

125125mmmm

125 mm
125 mm

5454mmmm

54 mm
54 mm

Controller

65 mm

PositionExternal
andSpeakertime data(IEC 61162-1)

AT-141
Antenna
Tuner
GND

Controller

DSC ANT

AF/MODREMOTEPRINTERANT

AT-141
Antenna
Tuner

GND

Controller

DSC ANT

Speaker

GNSS

Speaker

Position andtime data
(IEC 61162-1)

AF/MOD

ParallelPrinter

REMOTEPRINTER

24V power
supplyANT

Parallel
Dataoutput24V
withpower
IEC 61162-1
GNSSPrintersupplyAF/MOD 600 Ω ground free line
Data output with IEC 61162-1

AF/MOD 600 Ω ground free line

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