IC-GM1500E
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By 1999, all SOLAS convention ships operating internationally must comply with the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) carriage requirements. These include specifications for survival craft handheld radios, requiring a minimum of 2 sets of such radios to be carried on cargo vessels of 300 to 500 GT; and a minimum of 3 sets to be carried on cargo vessels over 500 GT, as well as all passenger ships. Waterproof & Rugged Construction
Prevents water entry for at least 5 min. at 1 m depth. Drop-resistant from a height of 1 m onto any surface. Long Life Lithium Battery Available
3600 mAh battery pack for 8 hours of use (Tx 10; Rx 10: Standby 80) at -20°C. A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery is also available. Simple Operation
A minimum number of switches and controls with tactile feedback provide user-friendly operation.
- All simplex, VHF marine channels required by GMDSS
- High gain, durable antenna
- One-push selection of ch 16 and call channel
- A battery charger, battery pack, high gain antenna, belt clip and belt strap are supplied with the transceiver
- (A Ni-Cd battery only or both Ni-Cd and lithium batteries are supplied depending on version.)