VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC-M603
Packed with features! DSC, hailer 2nd/3rd station capability and more!
Built-in ITU Class D DSC
No matter what channel you're tuned to, a separate and independent receiver inside the IC-M603 continuously monitors Ch. 70.
Superior receiver performance
The IC-M603 has excellent receive specifications which allow a weak signal a better chance of being heard when louder signals are around it. The powerful audio output from the large front facing speaker further increases the audibility and quality of received calls.
NMEA Input/Output
When connected to a GPS receiver, the IC-M603 indicates position data. NMEA output allows you to plot other ships position data on a PC or navigation equipment.
Large LCD with dot-matrix characters
The large full dot-matrix display is designed for optimum readability in any lighting condition. With the extra large font, the channel number is maximized on the display and upper and lower case characters can be easily read.
Simultaneous connection of twoCOMMANDMICIII™s
See the COMMANDMICIII™ (HM-162E) page for details.
30 Watt 2-way Hailer capability
When connected to a hailer horn, communication with other boats, Deck or Dock hands is easy. The built-in amplifier increases talk power to 30W making your message loud and clear.
Waterproof construction
The IC-M603 has effective waterproofing equivalent to IPX7*.
* Equivalent to IPX7. 1m depth for 30 minutes; except cables.
RX speaker function
The RX speaker function, “receiver-repeater” allows you to monitor the received radio audio from a hailer horn on the deck or tower. You can also make an announcement on-board from the microphone.
Other features
- Auto fog horn function with four selectable patterns
- Front and rear panel microphone connection
- Dual/tri-watch function for monitoring Ch.16 and/or call channel while using another channel
- Instant access to Ch. 16 and call channel
- 7 levels adjustable backlit display and keypad
- 4×8 inch flush mount design
- Convenient favorite channel function and “TAG” scanning function
- Optional Voice Scrambler, UT-112 for private communication
- AquaQuake function
HAND MICROPHONE
| HM-126RB/RG | (Use HM-126RB) | | |
| HM-162E | | | |
| OPC-1000 | 6.1 m; 20 ft cable
| OPC-1541 | 6.1 m; 20 ft cable | |
| OPC-1758 | | | |
| MB-75 | | | |
| UT-112 | Total of 32 voice scramble codes available |
| IC-M603 | |
| Frequency range | Tx | 156.000–161.450MHz | Rx | 156.000–163.425MHz |
Power supply requirements | 13.8V DC (10.8–15.6V) | |
Dimensions (W×H×D) | 220×110×109.4 mm | |
Weight | 1400g | |
Current drain | Transmit (High) | 5.5A max. | Max. audio output | 1.5A max. |
Sensitivity (at 20dB SINAD; emf) | –5dBμ typ. | |
Intermodulation rejection | 75dB | |
Audio output power (With a 4Ω load) | 2W | |
RF output power | 25/1W | |
Waterproof protection | IPX7 (1m depth/30 min) | |
DSC | Built-in | |
COMMANDMICIII™ | Up to 2 units | |
Rear panel microphone | Yes (Either front or rear) | |
Voice scrambler | UT-112 | |
Tag scan | Available | |
Favorite channel | Available | |
Rx speaker | Available | |
Hailer | 30W, 2-way | |
Foghorn | Available | |
NMEA In/Out | Available | |
AquaQuake draining function | Available | |
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
Standard | MIL-810 F Method, Proc. | IC-M603 |
| Low Pressure Storage (Altitude) | 500.4 I | Available |
Low Pressure Operation (Altitude) | 500.4 II | Available |
High Temp. Storage | 501.4 I | Available |
High Temp. Operation | 501.4 II | Available |
Low Temp. Storage | 502.4-3 I | Available |
Low Temp. Operation | 502.4-3 II | Available |
Temp. Shock | 503.4 I | Available |
Solar Radiation | 505.4 I | Available |
Rain Blowing | 506.4 I | Available |
Rain Drip | 506.4 III | Available |
Humidity | 507.4 | Available |
Salt Fog | 509.4 | Available |
Dust Blowing | 510.4 I | Available |
Immersion | 512.4 I | Available |
Vibration | 514.5 I | Available |
Shock Functional | 516.5 I | Available |
Shock Transit Drop | 516.5 IV | Available |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.