Icom IC-M423 fixed-mount VHF radio

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Icom has released the IC-M423, a fixed-mount VHF radio.

The user interface on the device has a full dot-matrix display that shows all information clearly and menus can be scrolled through by using the directional keypad and multifunction buttons.

By using bidirectional noise cancelling, the radio is able to distinguish between background noise and speech, claiming to eliminate up to 90% of background interference. It also features a 10 W internal speaker.

An optional addition to the radio is the HM195 CommandMIC 4. The speaker/microphone provides the user with a virtual second station, as all functions can be initiated and controlled from the CommandMIC in the same manner as the main unit. With a microphone attached, it can also be used as an intercom.

The device features an IPX7 waterproof design (waterproof to a 1 m depth for 30 min). The AquaQuake feature of the radio also helps protect against water intrusion by emitting a signal from the speaker to expel water from the speaker grill.

The radio also provides class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) to allow individual, group and distress calls to be sent (MMSI required). An NMEA connection is available to connect a GPS receiver (not included), to allow position data to be displayed on screen and sent with DSC messages.

When the MA-500TR AIS transponder is connected to the device, it can be used to select vessels on-screen and send DSC calls directly to them. The radio and transponder can also be connected to the company’s MarineCommander navigation system, providing AIS data overlaid on a chartplotter.