GMDSS VHF Radio
medium
SOLAS-mandatory VHF radio with DSC capability for distress alerting. Required in all GMDSS sea areas (A1-A4).
Known Models (12)
Entel HT649 Marine VHF
5 W / ATEX
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 5 W
atex_certified: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery contact corrosion
- • Antenna SWR
- • Water ingress at charging port
Service: ATEX portable VHF. Popular on tankers and gas carriers.
Spares: Entel: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Icom IC-M510
25 W / DSC
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc_class: D
ais_receiver: True
Common Failures:
- • AIS receiver sensitivity
- • Class D DSC limitations
- • LCD display contrast loss
Service: Not GMDSS-primary (Class D DSC). Good supplementary VHF with AIS display.
Spares: Icom: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Icom IC-M506
25 W / DSC
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc_class: D
ais_receiver: True
nmea_2000: True
Common Failures:
- • NMEA 2000 bus communication issues
- • AIS target display limitations
- • Mic connector wear
Service: Feature-rich VHF. NMEA 2000 for modern bridge networks.
Spares: Icom: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Icom IC-GM1600E
5 W / waterproof
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 5 W
waterproof: True
solas_pack: True
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery shelf life
- • Antenna flexibility
- • Button membrane aging
Service: Icom survival craft VHF. Compact and reliable.
Spares: Icom: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JSS-2500
25 W / DSC
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc_class: A
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • DSC processor board failure
- • Squelch control issues
- • Interface cable oxidation
Service: Integrates with JRC MF/HF for complete GMDSS station.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JHS-800S
5 W / portable
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 5 W
waterproof: True
portable: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery aging
- • Keypad membrane wear
- • Antenna stub damage
Service: SOLAS-required portable VHF. Battery life check every 6 months.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF
5 W / GPS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 5 W
gps_integrated: True
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • GPS signal in enclosed spaces
- • Battery life
- • Membrane keypad wear
Service: Integrated GPS sends position with DSC distress alert.
Spares: McMurdo: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) RT6222
25 W / DSC
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc_class: A
channels: All international marine
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • DSC controller lockup
- • Channel selector wear
- • Antenna connector corrosion
Service: Standard GMDSS VHF. Annual DSC test and antenna SWR check.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) RT6248
5 W / waterproof
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 5 W
waterproof: True
solas_pack: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • Waterproof seal deterioration
- • Antenna damage in storage
Service: SOLAS survival craft radio. Battery replacement per expiry date.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) RT6210
25 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc: False
Common Failures:
- • Channel selector failure
- • Mic connector corrosion
- • Speaker distortion
Service: Supplementary VHF. Not DSC-capable — not for GMDSS primary.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) RT6215
25 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc: False
Common Failures:
- • Squelch control failure
- • Handset cord break
- • Channel knob wear
Service: Utility VHF. Not for GMDSS primary but good supplementary radio.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Standard Horizon GX6000
25 W / DSC
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 25 W
dsc_class: D
ais_receiver: True
Common Failures:
- • Touchkey wear
- • AIS processing lag with many targets
- • Memory reset issues
Service: Feature-packed VHF. Not GMDSS-primary but excellent supplementary.
Spares: Standard Horizon: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.