VHF IC-M330GE

The IC-M330GE version is distinguished by its integrated GPS/GLONASS receiver. This crucial feature allows the VHF to automatically transmit your vessel's coordinates during a distress call via Digital Selective Calling (DSC), significantly increasing onboard safety.

The IC-M330GE VHF is designed to be ultra-compact and easily integrate into any dashboard. Its dimensions are:

Width: 156.5 mmHeight: 66.5 mmDepth: 110.1 mmIts approximate weight is 730 g.

The IC-M330GE VHF offers two switchable transmission power levels to suit your communication needs:

High power: 25 WLow power: 1 W

Yes, this model includes the Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) function. It complies with the ITU-R M.493-14 standard and ensures continuous monitoring of channel 70, dedicated to DSC calls, even while you are listening to another channel.

Yes, the IC-M330GE VHF is equipped with a standard NMEA 0183 interface. This allows you to connect it to other compatible navigation equipment, such as a chartplotter, to exchange position data and DSC information.

This model uses a standard SO-239 antenna connector. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ω.

Yes, the IC-M330GE VHF radio has a dedicated connection for an external loudspeaker. This allows for improved reception of communications, especially in noisy environments.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Class D is a digital communication standard that allows for sending distress calls with GPS coordinates, individual calls to a specific boat (via its MMSI number), or calls to all vessels. Class D ensures continuous and dedicated monitoring of channel 70, ensuring that safety alerts are always received.

The IC-M330GE VHF offers several monitoring functions to keep an eye on important channels:

Dual-watch: Monitors channel 16 while receiving on another channel. Tri-watch: Monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving on another channel.

The IC-M330GE VHF is designed to operate in a wide temperature range, from -20°C to +60°C, making it suitable for most boating conditions.

Power consumption depends on usage:

At 25 W transmission (Tx): 5 A At maximum audio reception (Rx): 1 A

The IC-M330GE VHF covers all international (INT) marine VHF channels. Depending on the version of the device, other channel groups such as USA or CAN may be available.

Yes, you can enter your MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number yourself. However, the documentation specifies that you can only enter this 9-digit code once, during the device's first power-up. It is therefore crucial not to make any mistakes during this entry.

Yes, absolutely. As a Class D VHF, the IC-M330GE features a dedicated receiver that ensures permanent and uninterrupted monitoring of channel 70. This is the channel where all digital selective calls (DSC) are transmitted, guaranteeing that you will never miss an important alert, even if you are communicating on another channel.

The IC-M330GE VHF offers two channel scanning modes:

Normal Scan: Sequentially scans all channels you have defined as favorites. Priority Scan: Sequentially scans your favorite channels while prioritizing monitoring of channel 16. These functions allow you to stay tuned to multiple channels of interest without losing the safety watch on channel 16.