Icom IC-M506EURO Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Marine Radio Front Mic

VHF/DSC marine transceiver with NMEA 2000 connectivity and AIS receiver

The Icom IC-M506EURO Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Marine Radio is packed full of features including integrated AIS receiver, NMEA2000 connectivity, ‘Last Call’ voice recording function, ‘Active Noise Cancelling’ technology plus Icom's new intuitive menu-driven user interface and large dot matrix display making it really easy to use.

Integrated AIS Receiver
With an integrated AIS receiver, the IC-M506EURO can show real-time AIS vessel traffic information on the display. The AIS target call function allows you to easily set up a DSC individual call. The Plotter, Target list and Danger list can be toggled on the display.

NMEA Connectivity
A typical installation will connect to your chart plotter using the NMEA2000 protocol for AIS data transfer. This allows you to overlay received AIS data onto your chart plotter from your radio.

NMEA 0183 is used to interface GPS position data and received DSC information with your chart plotter. The IC-M506EURO can receive and transmit GPS (position, course (COG) and speed (SOG)), AIS report and DSC call information data and transmit radio frequency and PGN list data over the NMEA network.

Last Call Voice Recording
The last call voice recording function automatically saves the last two minutes of the last incoming call. You can re¬play the received call, and not miss any incoming call.

Active Noise Cancelling
Using digital signal processing technology, the built-in bidirectional active noise cancelling provides superb performance. It reduces background noise to up to 90% in the received signal and 30% fixed in the transmitting signal. The function OFF setting is also possible.

Intuitive Menu-Driven User Interface
The intuitive software key functions provide easy and fast operation to control the multiple functions of the IC-M506EURO. The bottom line of the dot-matrix display shows the software key functions which can be toggled with the left and right buttons.

25W Two-Way Hailer
When connected to an external hailer horn, you can talk to people on the deck or shore from the radio's microphone and can hear people's reply via the hailer speaker. The RX hailer function allows you to monitor the received audio from the hailer horn. 25W amplifier increases your talk power making your communication loud and clear.

Built-in Horn (Automatic & Manual)
Foghorn feature is built-in via the external Hailer horn. Four horn patterns are selectable for the automatic horn function.

ITU Class D DSC (Meets ITU-R M493-13)
The built-in DSC watch function monitors Ch. 70 (DSC channel) activity, 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. Up to 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed.

IPX8 Advanced Waterproof
The IC-M506EURO and supplied HM-205B/RB microphone can withstand 1m (3.2ft) depth of water for 60 minutes.

Full Control and Intercom
The optional COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/ SW provides 2nd station capability for using the IC-M506EURO from up to 18.3m (60ft)* away such as a separate cabin or tower. Most functions including DSC and AIS functions can be controlled from the COMMANDMIC and can be used as an intercom with the IC-M506EURO. One COMMANDMIC can be used.
* Two optional OPC-1541 extension cables required.

IPX7 Waterproof Construction
The HM-195B/SW withstands submersion in up to 1m depth of water for 30 minutes.

Same Menu-Driven User Interface with IC-M506EURO
The HM-195B/SW provides same user interface with the IC-M506EURO. The directional keypad and softkey buttons allow you to perform various operations and settings. The audio and backlight levels can be set independently from the IC-M506EURO.

Icom IC-M506EURO Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Marine Radio Features:

• Integrated AIS Receiver
  
• NMEA Connectivity
  
• Last Call Voice Recording
  
• Active Noise Cancelling
  
• Intuitive Menu-Driven User Interface
  
• 25W Two-Way Hailer
  
• Built-in Horn (Automatic & Manual)
  
• ITU Class D DSC (Meets ITU-R M493-13)
  
• Simple remote control speaker-microphone, HM-205B/RB
  
• 15W audio output power (with external speaker)
  
• AquaQuake draining function
  
• Optional voice scrambler, UT-112 for private conversation
  
• MA-500TR AIS transponder and MarineCommander™ compatible
  
• Optional COMMANDMIC for 2nd Station Capability
  
• External speaker connection
  
• Remote power ON/OFF function
  
• Black and super white color version
  
• This product comes complete with a simple plastic flush mount kit
  

Icom IC-M506EURO Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Marine Radio Specifications:

General

• Frequency range
  Tx: 156.000–161.450MHz
  Rx: 156.000–163.425MHz
  CH70: 156.525MHz
  AIS1, 2: 161.975, 162.025MHz
  
• Usable channels: INT, USA* channels * Available depending on version
  
• Type of emission: 16K0G3E (FM),16K0G2B (DSC)
  
• Power supply requirement: 13.8V DC (10.8–15.6V DC)
  
• Current drain (at 13.8V DC)
  Tx 25W output: 5.5A
  Rx AF Max: External SP: 5.0A (RX hailer ON), Internal SP: 1.5A
  
• Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C
  
• Antenna impedance: 50Ω(SO-239)
  
• Weight (approx.): 1400g; 3.09lb
  

Transmitter

• Output power (at 13.8V DC): 25W, 1W
  
• Max. frequency deviation: ±5.0kHz
  
• Frequency stability: Less than ±0.5kHz
  
• Spurious emissions: Less than 0.25μW
  

Receiver

• Intermediate frequency: 1st 30.15MHz, 2nd 450kHz
  CH70: 1st 21.7MHz, 2nd 450kHz
  
• Sensitivity: –5dBμ emf typ. (20dB SINAD)
  CH70: –4dBμ emf typ. (1% BER)
  
• Adjacent channel selectivity: More than 75dB
  CH70 (1% BER): More than 73dBμ emf
  
• Spurious response: More than 75dB
  CH70 (1% BER): More than 73dBμ emf
  
• Intermodulation: More than 75dB
  CH70 (1% BER): More than 68dBμ emf
  
• Hum and noise: More than 40dB
  
• Audio output power (at 10% distortion): More than 15W with a 4Ω RX speaker