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One might argue the VHF radio is the most valuable piece of safety equipment on board a vessel. The VHF radio is the most versatile communication system for a boat. Calls for help are likely to be heard by many to a maximum distance of approximately 25 miles with a fixed mount system. Single sideband radio (SSB) operates in medium and/or high frequency bands that are reliable for distances exceeding 25 miles. SSB radios typically have an output power from 50-150 watts. At the Marine Electronics Center.com we offer VHF radios from leading manufacturers such as ACR, Cobra, Icom, Midland, Raymarine and Uniden. Please browse our ever expanding selection of VHF & SSB radios.

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ICOM M-88 HAND HELD VHF

Features : Unparalleled battery life and power . Submersible construction . Military ruggedness . Frequency control . Choice of optional features . And a surprisingly small size that fits incredibly well in the hand . Compare for yourself; the Icom IC-M88 is a better fit not just for one-handed operation, but all-around.

Price	$299.95
Sale Price	$249.95

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ICOM M304 BLACK VHF

Compact and submersible . Equivalent to IPX7 (1m depth for 30 minutes, except cables) . Large easy-to-see LCD . Shows full size channel number with 4-step backlighting . Built-in DSC that meets RTCM SC-101. For distress calls, or for position request/position report . New Force5Audio™ speaker . Delivers impressive audio output with powerful bass . Favorite channel function . Offers quick channel selection from the microphone up/down buttons.

Price	$199.95
Sale Price	$139.95

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ICOM M34 HAND HELD VHF

Aqua Quake technology to keep water out of the speaker . Waterproof, IPX 7 submersible, even with the optional alkaline battery tray . 3 power settings 5/3/1 Watts . 2-step power save function allows you to stretch the battery to its limits . Very large backlit display & keypad for easy use in foul weather! . Weather Alert . Dual and Tri Watch . Optional waterproof/ floating speakermic.

Price	$229.95
Sale Price	$159.95

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ICOM M422 BLACK VHF

Digital Selective Calling Features DSC uses a unique ID (MMSI code) similar to a phone number, allowing you to make contact with a specific boater or group of boaters in your area. total of 100 address IDs can be stored with a 5-character name.br> Position Request and Position Report with External GPS Receiver With an external GPS receiver, the position request and position report functions allow you to exchange ships position.

Price	$269.95
Sale Price	$199.95

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ICOM M504 BLACK VHF RADIO

IPX8 Submersible PLUS (1.5m depth for 30 minutes) . Large LCD with dot-matrix characters . The IC-M504 has a 168-charactor, full-dot matrix display that allows you to easily view a variety of information, such as GPS data, DSC emergency data, etc. The large buttons and knobs provide user friendly operation.

Price	$334.95
Sale Price	$299.95

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ICOM M504-11 BLACK VHF WITH REMOTE MIC

Large LCD with dot-matrix characters The IC-M504 has a 168-charactor, full-dot matrix display that allows you to easily view a variety of information, such as GPS data, DSC emergency data, etc. The large buttons and knobs provide user friendly operation.

Price	$389.95
Sale Price	$349.95

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ICOM M604 BLACK VHF RADIO

Has excellent receive specifications which allows a weak signal a better chance of being heard when louder signals are around it. The ICOM M604 powerful 5.0W (typical) audio output from the front facing speaker further increases the audibility and quality of received calls. When connecting to an external GPS receiver, the GPS information indication function shows course and speed data as well as position, date and time on the display.

Price	$639.95
Sale Price	$549.95

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ICOM M72 HANDHELD VHF

Highest available power! 6 Watts . Impressive Force5Audio . Submersible PLUS (IPX8) . Wide Viewing Angle LCD . 30% Shorter Antenna . Auto scan function to start scanning when receiving no signal . Auto power save function . Battery indicator shows remaining battery power in 4 levels . Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel) . Auto WX scan and WX Alert function . Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation .

Price	$239.95
Sale Price	$199.95

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ICOM M802-01 SSB

Big dials, a large dot-matrix LCD and well spaced buttons make Icom's newest SSB a snap to operate, even in rough seas. A fullkey pad, over 1300 channels, wide band RX, Ham band TX (license required) and R X included, one-touch e-mail access (a SSB first!) with no optional filters required, front panel headset jack (to keep from waking up the crew), and many more thoughtful features make this remote able control head SSB Icom's most advanced ever.

Price	$1,885.00
Sale Price	$1,765.00

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ICOM M88-11 INTRINSICALY SAFE HAND HELD VHF

Tough construction, superior waterproofing The IC-M88 IS is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M8 8 IS is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets military specifications (MIL-STD). 22 programmable channels for land use The IC-M88 IS has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use (146-174MHz).

Price	$359.95
Sale Price	$299.95

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ICOM M90 HAND HELD VHF

Tough and submersible for heavy-duty use The IC-M90 is a submersible (IPX7*), reliable, commercial grade radio. It's simple, yet rugged construction has a polycarbonate casing with an insert-type battery to prevent water intrusion. *Equivalent to IPX7 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529 (2001). 1m depth for 30 minutes.

Price	$399.95
Sale Price	$154.95

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING VHF AND SSB RADIO SYSTEMS

Is there a preference for hand held or fixed mount VHF radios ?

Answer = If you are going to be using your VHF radio continously or require maximum range you will want a fixed mount unit. Hand held VHF radios operate on approx 6 watts with a range of about 5 miles due to the short antenna. A fixed mount unit has a max output of 25 watts with a useful range of approx 20-25 miles; Antenna height is the key to range optimization.

What is DSC capability ?

Answer = Digital Selective Calling or "DSC" is similar to a mayday button on a VHF or SSB radio. When activated it automatically broadcasts an encoded distress call that will be picked up by other nearby vessels equipped with DSC. If the radio is interfaced with a Loran or GPS, it will also automatically broadcast the distressed vessels position. To use DSC you must obtain a MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number. To obtain a MMSI number go to www.boatus.com/mmsi

How does an SSB radio differ from a VHF radio ?

Answer = SSB radio requires a large ground plane in order to radiate its signal. With SSB radios, antenna selection and installation is more complicated. SSB radios generally require a much longer antenna than VHFs and different antenna tuning for different bands.