ICOM IC-M330GE
RRP £212.50 excl. VAT
IC-M330GE Compact VHF/DSC Marine Mounted Radio.
The Icom have excelled again and produced one of the smallest fixed VHF/DSC radios in the world. The IC-M330GE’s front face is so compact that it matches the size of a modern smartphone. However, despite its small size, the IC-M330GE has all the hallmarks of Icom’s stylish design, ease of use and performance.
Ultra Compact Body, Flexible Installation
The compact IC-M330GE measures only 156.5 (W) × 66.5 (H) ×110.1 (D) mm, making it 35% smaller than previous IC-M323G/423G models (see comparison on the right.) This makes it ideal for a cockpit where space is limited.
Intuitive User Interface
A combination of the directional keypad and soft keys provides simple, smooth operation. Most used functions are assigned to soft keys for quick one push function access.
New Speaker Delivers Dynamic, Clear Audio
A newly designed speaker delivers distortion-free clear audio even at full volume. It provides dynamic and clear audio over a wide bass and treble range.
Class-Leading Receiver Performance
The IC-M330GE’s receiver provides reliable communication in RF busy environment like a marina. (Selectivity and IMD: more than 70 dB)
Built-in Class D DSC
The radio monitors CH 70 continuously, even while you are receiving another channel. DSC functions include distress, individual, group, all ships, urgency, safety, position request/report, polling request and DSC test calls.
Built in GPS Receiver and External GPS Antenna
The GPS receiver provides your location, bearing and speed by using information from GPS, GLONASS and SBAS. The acquired position information can be used for DSC calls. An external GPS antenna is supplied to maximise coverage.
IC-M330GE is the first Icom fixed marine VHF radio that complies with the latest maritime ITU standard “ITU-R M493-14” this standard, in essence, requires an external GPS antenna. ITU-R M493-14 will be compulsory from November 2018. All maritime class D fixed radios from all manufacturers will need to comply after this date.
Other Features
- IPX7 waterproof (1 m depth of water for 30 minutes)
- AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker
- Common NMEA interface for external GPS/NAV connection
- MA-500TR Class B AIS transponder compatible
- Tag scan and favourite channel functions
- Dual/tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/or call channel
- Priority scan function
- Display and keypad backlighting
- External speaker connection
- 3-digit or 4-digit channel display selectable
Specification
Frequency range
Marine channels
VHF (TX 156.0000 – 162.0000 MHz, RX 156.0000-163.4250 MHz) (RX CH70 – 156.5250 MHz)
Power output
25W/1W
Programmable buttons
4 front panel soft keys (programmable)
Emergency button
Yes, referred to as a distress button on the front of the radio
Keypad
Yes, for common feature access, Menu, Vol/Sql, 16/C, Fav, soft keys
Display
Excellent screen size, high contrast and full dot-matrix LCD aids readability and large character size
Weight
730g
Dimensions H x W x D
66.5mm x 156.5mm x 110.1mm
Technology
System types
Conventional analogue marine band, instant access to channel 16 or a programmable call channel. DSC capable, integrated GNSS receiver.
Scan types
Dual and Tri-watch functions
Call types
Standard PTT calling
Speech Encryption
None
User Environment
Special Function(s)
AquaQuake draining function, DSC capable, MA500TR Class B AIS transponder compatible, the GPS receiver provides your location and speed by using data from the GPS, GLONASS and SBAS. The acquired position information can be used for DSC calls.
IP Rating
IPx7, (1.0m depth of water for 30mins).
Warranty
Standard warranty
1 years
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Please see our comprehensive SLA options. SLA’s are normally customised to a customer’s needs and not to ours.
Review
What we think
Jason from Service Team: “A very small DSC radio and for a good price point. Good and easy to use GUI for users. Lots of great features as standard, hard to beat.”
