Communications Equipment on the Market
Although there are many makes/ models of radios out there, here are a few of the more common radios on the market today….
Each picture is a link to the manufactures website
VHF-DSC
Icom M424G
“G” at the end of the model number indicates this unit has a “built in” GPS
Standard Horizon GX1400G
“G” at the end of the model number indicates this unit has a “built in” GPS
Icom M506
This unit has a Class “B” AIS Receiver, but NO built in GPS. It also comes in either NEMA 2000 or NEMA 0183 capabilty. NEMA 2000 cables come in 3,6 & 10’ sizes and are “plug & play” into most modern GPS or GPS chart plotters for positioning input to the radio.
Standard Horizon GX2400 Matrix AIS/GPS/NMEA2000
This unit is NMEA 2000 compatible, has a built in GPS and Class “B” AIS Receiver
MF/HF/ SSB-DSC
Icom M803
This unit is an SSB-DSC and comes with a built in GPS
Icom M802
This SSB-DSC does NOT have a built in GPS and is only NMEA 0183 compatible
Two Way Satellite Communicators
Garmin inReach Mini Two Way
Connects to mobil cellular device via bluetooth. Two way texting, 24/7 SOS feature. Iridium Satellite subscription required
Garmin inReach Explorer +
Connects to mobil cellular device via bluetooth. Two way texting, 24/7 SOS feature. Iridium Satellite subscription required