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IC-M421 - One Powerful, Compact Class D DSC Radio

Making its debut at the Southampton Boat Show 2004 will be Icom's latest submersible combined fixed VHF/DSC transceiver, the IC-M421. Compact in size and easy to use, this new transceiver is ideal for pleasure craft, small commercial fishing boats or any user that requires Class D DSC equipped radio.

The IC-M421 is rated JIS-7 submersible and is ideal for small boats where space is at a premium and where water ingress on communication equipment has been a traditional challenge. It has a flush mount body and compact front panel that make it ideal for installation in a steering panel or bulkhead.

The uncomplicated display is a move by Icom to put usability at the top of the agenda. A large LCD (25 x 63mm) is incorporated into the design allowing easy viewing of the channel display and the scrolling 10-character channel name system even in direct sunlight, or when water has been splashed on the screen. In addition, the 3-step backlight for both the LCD and buttons allows the set to be seen in low-light conditions.

Along with DSC compatibility, the IC-M421 has other essential facilities, such as all channel access, dual and tri-watch and fast scanning. The radio comes with a standard waterproof remote function microphone to provide instant channel selection. The full dot-matrix display allows a host of information such as channel number, channel name, position and DSC data. The large, clearly labelled controls lend themselves to simple, intuitive operation allowing the user to make routine individual group and all ship calls with ease

The IC-M421 is extremely compact, measuring only 164(W) x 78(H) x 139.5(D) mm. The IC-M421 has a large speaker grille, which gives excellent audio quality from the front-mounted speaker. This results in clear reception, even over wind or engine noise.

The IC-M421 will be launched at the Southampton Boat Show 2004 at a suggested list price of £289.95 inc.VAT.

Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager at Icom (UK) Ltd said ‘The IC-M421 is a superb radio providing class D DSC, ease of use and submersibiity all in one small box. Together with its sister product, the IC-M601, both radios provide the consumer with a clear choice when choosing a combined fixed VHF/DSC marine transceiver.'

Icom UK Marketing - marketing@icomuk.co.uk