MB-132 flush-mount kit

The Icom MB-132 flush-mount kit is a mounting accessory designed for flush installation of Icom marine VHF stations on a dashboard or bulkhead. It allows direct integration of the radio into the helm console, providing a clean finish.

The MB-132 kit integrates your fixed Icom VHF radio neatly and functionally into your helm console. It replaces the traditional bracket mount, providing a flush finish and reducing the unit's footprint at the helm.

Using the MB-132 kit provides several benefits:

Flush and aesthetically integrated installation in the console. Reduced physical footprint of the VHF at the helm. Enhanced protection of the radio chassis against mechanical shocks or accidental snags. Maintained watertight integrity of the radio’s front panel.

Yes, the MB-132 flush-mount kit is an Icom accessory, designed specifically for their marine VHF radiotelephones.

No, the MB-132 flush-mount kit is a separately sold accessory. It is designed to be used with compatible Icom fixed VHF radios, which are not included.

No, the MB-132 kit is not compatible with the IC-M330GE model. The IC-M330GE uses a different flush-mount kit, the MBF-5.

No, the MB-132 kit is not suitable for the IC-M510E model. The IC-M510E requires a specific flush-mount kit, the MBF-7.

No, the MB-132 flush-mount kit is developed exclusively for compatible Icom VHF radios. Its threading and mounting tabs are specific to these units, ensuring optimal structural rigidity.

No, the MB-132 kit is not compatible with all Icom fixed VHF radios. It is specifically designed for certain compact models, such as the IC-M323, IC-M423GE, and IC-M506. It is important to verify the compatibility of your VHF model before purchasing.

The MB-132 kit is secured by a clamping system operated from the rear of the console. This mechanism ensures uniform pressure of the radio’s face against the cutout wall, guaranteeing a secure fit.

Yes, installing the MB-132 kit requires cutting a precise opening in your dashboard or console panel to mount the VHF and the kit.

The available information does not specify whether a cutting template is included. Refer to the installation manual of your compatible Icom VHF for the exact dimensions of the required cutout.

Installing the MB-132 flush-mount kit for your Icom VHF radio involves several key steps to ensure a flush and secure integration:

Surface preparation: The first step is to cut a precise opening in the dashboard or bulkhead of your boat. This cutout must match exactly the dimensions of the Icom VHF radio case and the MB-132 kit for a perfect fit.
Inserting the VHF: Once the cutout is made, the VHF radio is inserted from the front into the prepared opening.
Secure fastening: The MB-132 kit is then positioned and used to clamp and firmly secure the VHF from the rear of the console. This rear-clamping mechanism ensures uniform pressure on the radio’s front panel, guaranteeing that it remains flush with the dashboard surface and that the panel’s waterproofing standards (up to IPX8 depending on the VHF model installed) are maintained, protecting the cockpit interior from water or spray ingress.
This mounting method provides an integrated and aesthetic finish, distinct from standard bracket mounting.

Although specific tools are not listed, installing a flush-mount kit typically requires measuring tools (tape measure, pencil), cutting tools (jigsaw or rotary tool), and fastening tools (screwdriver).

Yes, the MB-132 kit is designed to lock compatible Icom VHF radios, ensuring optimal structural rigidity against marine vibrations, thereby protecting your VHF.

The MB-132 kit offers flush or surface-mounted installation. This means the VHF is integrated directly into the dashboard or bulkhead surface, with only its front panel visible.