Description

KEY FEATURES
ICOM M324 VHF Marine Transceiver advantages:

Icom M324 Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio available in Black and White colour. Icom’s common Marine Family User Interface provides simple operation for the boat owner. A rotary selector and directional keypad provide intuitive operation. The high-definition dot-matrix display allows all information to be clearly viewed. 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. When receiving DSC information from another vessel, the IC-M324 can transfer it to a navigational device via NMEA 0183 connectivity. The IC-M324 can be integrated with the MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder, which allows you to transmit DSC individual calls to a selected vessel instantly without manual MMSI entry. It is very handy if you are waiting to contact vessels on the AIS screen – an essential safety feature in an emergency. The IC-M324 withstands submersion in up to 1.0m depth of water for 30 minutes. It is equivalent to the IPX7 standard.

Intuitive User Interface
Icom’s common Marine Family User Interface provides simple operation for the boat owner. A rotary selector and directional keypad provide intuitive operation. The high-definition dot-matrix display allows all information to be clearly viewed.

Built-in Class D DSC
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.

Common NMEA Interface
When receiving DSC information from another vessel, the IC-M324 can transfer it to a navigational device via NMEA 0183 connectivity.

Compatible with MA-500TR ClassB AIS Transponder
The IC-M324 can be integrated with the MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder, which allows you to transmit DSC individual calls to a selected vessel instantly without manual MMSI entry. It is very handy if you are waiting to contact vessels on the AIS screen – an essential safety feature in an emergency.

IPX7 Submersible Protection
The IC-M324 withstands submersion in up to 1.0m depth of water for 30 minutes. It is equivalent to the IPX7 standard.

Favorite Channel Function
This function promotes quick channel selection. Set the “Tag” channel to the channels used most often. When pushing the up/down buttons on the hand microphone, only the tagged channels are selected, while untagged channels are skipped.

SPECIFICATIONS:

General
Frequency Range Tx Rx Ch. 70	156.025–157.425MHz 156.050–163.275MHz 156.525MHz
Usable channels	INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission	16K0G3E (FM) 16KOG2B (DSC)
Power supply requirement	13.8V DC nominal (11.7–15.9V DC)
Current drain (at 13.8V DC) Tx 25W output Rx AF max.	5.5A 1.5A
Operating temperature range	-20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F
Antenna Impedance	50Ω (SO-239)
Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included)	180 × 82 × 119.9 mm; 7.09 × 3.23 × 4.72 in
Weight (approx.)	12kg; 2.65lb
NMEA in/out formats	RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, DSC, DSE

 

Transmitter
Output power (at 13.8V DC)	25W, 1W
Max. frequency deviation	± 5 KHz
Frequency tolerance	±10ppm (-20°C to +60°C)
Spurious emissions	Less than –70dBc (High) Less than –56dBc (Low)

 

Receiver
Sensitivity Main Ch. 70	–13dBμ typ. (12dB SINAD) –5dBμ emf typ. (1% BER)
Squelch sensitivity	Less than –10dBμ
Adjacent channel selectivity Main Ch. 70	More than 70dB More than 73dBμ emf (1% BER)
Spurious response Main Ch. 70	More than 70dB More than 73dBμ emf (1% BER)
Intermodulation Main Ch. 70	More than 70dB More than 68dBμ emf (1% BER)
Hum and noise	More than 40dB
Audio output power (at 10% distortion, 4Ω load)	4.5W typical

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable IP Rating
Ingress Protection Standard
Water	IPX7 (Waterproof protection)

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied Accessories

• Hand microphone, HM-200B/SW
• DC power cable
• Mounting bracket kit