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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Frequency range

 

 Tx 
Rx
 CH70
 AIS1, 2

156.000–161.450MHz
156.000–163.425MHz
156.525MHz
161.975, 162.025MHz

Usable channels

INT, USA* channels 
* Available depending on version

Type of emission

16K0G3E (FM),
16K0G2B (DSC)

Power supply requirement

13.8V DC (10.8–15.6V DC)

 Current drain (at 13.8V DC)
 Tx 

25W 

output

 Rx 

AF 

Max 

External SP

   

 

Internal SP

5.5A 
5.0A (RX hailer ON)
1.5A 

Operating temperature range –20°C to +60°C
Antenna impedance

50

Ω

 (SO-239)

Weight (approx.)

1400g; 3.09lb

TRANSMITTER

 Output power (at 13.8V DC)

25W, 1W 

Max. frequency deviation

±5.0kHz

Frequency stability

Less than ±0.5kHz

Spurious emissions

Less than 0.25μW

RECEIVER

Intermediate frequency

 

 CH70

1st 30.15MHz, 2nd 450kHz
1st 21.7MHz, 2nd 450kHz

Sensitivity 

 

CH70

 

–5dBμ emf typ. (20dB SINAD)
–4dBμ emf typ. (1% BER)

Adjacent channel 
selectivity   CH70 (1% BER)

More than 75dB
More than 73dBμ emf

Spurious response
 

CH70 (1% BER)

More than 75dB
More than 73dBμ emf

Intermodulation
 

 CH70 (1% BER)

More than 75dB
More than 68dBμ emf

Hum and noise 

More than 40dB

Audio output power
(at 10% distortion) 

 More than 15W 
with a 4

Ω

 RX speaker

Measurements made in accordance with EN301 025-2, -3. All stated 
specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

The IC-M506EURO and HM-205B/RB have been tested to and passed the 
following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.

Standard

MIL 810 G

Method

Procedure

Low Pressure

500.5

I, II

High Temperature

501.5

I, II

Low Temperature

502.5

I, II

Temperature Shock

503.5

I

C

Solar Radiation

505.5

I

Rain

506.5

I

Humidity

507.5

II

Salt Fog

509.5

Dust Blowing

510.5

I

Immersion

512.5

I

Vibration

514.6

I

Shock

516.6

I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -G.

Applicable IP Rating

Ingress Protection Standard

Water

IPX8 (1 m depth water for 60 minutes)

 VOICE SCRAMBLER 
UNIT

OPTIONS

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

OPC-1541

HM-205B/RB

EXTENSION CABLE for 
COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/SW

FLUSH MOUNT KITS

6.1m (20ft) extension cable. 
Up to two cables available.

Provides up to 32 codes 
for private conversation.

HM-205RB is for rear 
microphone version.

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

COMMANDMIC

• 6.1m (20ft) of cable  • Microphone hanger 
• Mounting base for connector

MB-75

UT-112

MB-132

Unit: mm

25

104

93.4 

113.9

178.9

113.8 

157

DIMENSIONS

REAR PANEL VIEW

Supplied accessories:

• Hand hanger  • DC power cable  • Mounting bracket kit

HM-195B 

(Black)

HM-195SW 

(Super white)

Supplied accessories

12421 Willows Road NE,
Kirkland, WA 98034, U.S.A.
Phone : +1 (425) 454-8155
Fax : 

+1 

(425) 454-1509

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icomamerica.com

Unit 1 / 103 Garden Road,
Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia
Phone : +61 (03) 9549 7500
Fax 

: +61 (03) 9549 7505 

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icom.net.au

Blacksole House, Altira Park, 
Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6GZ, U.K.
Phone : +44 (0) 1227 741741
Fax   : +44 (0) 1227 741742
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icomuk.co.uk

Zac de la Plaine, 
1 Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais, BP 45804, 
31505 Toulouse Cedex 5, France
Phone : +33 (5) 61 36 03 03
Fax 

: +33 (5) 61 36 03 00

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icom-france.com

Ctra. Rubi, No. 88 "Edificio Can Castanyer" 
Bajos A 08174, Sant Cugat del Valles, 
Barcelona, Spain
Phone : +34 (93) 590 26 70
Fax : 

+34 

(93) 589 04 46

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icomspain.com

146A Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone : +64 (09) 274 4062
Fax   : +64 (09) 274 4708
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icom.co.nz

Glenwood Centre #150-6165 Highway 17A,
Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada
Phone : +1 (604) 952-4266
Fax : 

+1 

(604) 952-0090

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icomcanada.com

6F No. 68, Sec. 1 Cheng-Teh Road, 
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone : +886 (02) 2559 1899
Fax   : +886 (02) 2559 1874
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.asia-icom.com

Rua Itororó, 444 Padre Eustáquio
Belo Horizonte MG, 
CEP: 30130-150, Brazil
Phone : +55 (31) 3582 8847
Fax : 

+55 

(31) 3582 8987

E-mail : [email protected]

Communication Equipment
Auf der Krautweide 24
65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany
Phone : +49 (6196) 76685-0
Fax 

: +49 (6196) 76685-50

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icomeurope.com

Printed in Japan

Your local distributor/dealer:

Count on us!

www.icom.co.jp/world

1-1-32, Kami-minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan 

Phone: +81 (06) 6793 5302 

Fax: +81 (06) 6793 0013

80-286 Gdansk, Jaskowa Dolina St. 75, Poland
Phone : +48 (58) 551 0484
Fax : 

+48 

(58) 551 4720

E-mail : [email protected]
URL : 

http://www.icompolska.com.pl

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NMEA 0183

 IN/OUT

NMEA 2000

DC power,
AF OUT leads

COMMANDMIC

Rear microphone

NMEA 0183

 IN/OUT

NMEA 2000

DC power,
AF OUT leads

COMMANDMIC

Rear Microphone Version 

Front Microphone version

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