VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IC-M605

This VHF/AIS Radio Matches Your Boat in Performance, System Flexibility and User-Friendliness

Fixed Mount VHF with Flexible System Configurations
The M605 is not just a radio. It’s a system that allows the user choices on how to set up the radio with up to three stations. Boaters can now add an exclusive complete display as another station on the vessel along with two COMMANDMICS™. Customers will appreciate the radio's large bright display that includes night mode to view easily in the dark. The full-featured M605 also gives customers the option of the radio with an integrated AIS receiver. The best just got better!

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Up to Three Command Head™/CommandMic™

All functions of the IC-M605 (including DSC and distress operation) can be remotely controlled with up to three controllers, RC-M600 COMMAND HEAD™ and/or HM-195 series COMMANDMIC™, with an intercom function available among the main radio and controllers. The system allows for maximum operating flexibility anywhere on your boat.

Wide Viewing Angle 4.3-inch Color TFT LCD

First in its class, the color LCD provides nearly a 180 degree viewing angle. The 4.3-inch wide display has high resolution characters and function icons. The night mode screen provides the optimal viewing brightness for comfortable operation in the dark.

Menu screen

Night mode

Integrated AIS* Receiver

With an integrated AIS receiver, the IC-M605 can show real-time AIS vessel traffic information on the display. The AIS combo screen enables you to monitor the AIS plotter during basic operation. You can directly call a selected AIS target from the AIS screen using an individual DSC call.

* An optional UX-251 AIS receiver unit is required, depending on version.

AIS plotter

AIS target list

Intuitive User Interface

A combination of the directional keypad and soft keys provides simple operation. Most used functions are assigned to soft keys (at the bottom of the display) for quick one push function access. The large ten-key pad enables you to smoothly enter channel numbers, MMSI numbers with ID names and so on.

Class Leading Receiver Performance

A weak signal adjacent to a strong signal can be clearly received by the IC-M605. Its commercial grade receiver performance (selectivity and IMD: more than 80 dB) provides reliable communication at all times.

Active Noise Cancelling

The Active Noise Canceling digitally removes background noise from both transmit and receive audio and provides clear communication in a noisy maritime environment.

Last Call Voice Recording

The last call voice recording function automatically saves up to two minutes of an incoming call. Don’t miss any incoming messages.

Private Conversation

With an optional voice scrambler unit, UT-112, the IC-M605 provides 32 tone secure conversation. This function is useful when you want to share private information with consort ships.

Provides Clear, Loud Audio

The IC-M605’s internal speaker enhances intelligibility of received calls. The waterproof, paper speaker-cone provides superior sound quality with a wide frequency range and a flat frequency response for powerful, yet clear audio.

30 W Two-Way Hailer and Automatic Foghorn

When connected to the optional horn speaker, SP-37, you can talk with crews on the deck or shore from the radio’s microphone and can hear any reply via the horn speaker. Also available the RX hailer function and four patterns of automatic foghorn.

NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183®/-HS Connectivity

Using NMEA 2000™ connectivity, the radio can exchange GNSS, AIS reports, DSC call information data, radio frequency and PGN list data on the network. NMEA 0183/-HS GNSS position data Private Conversation can also be converted to NMEA 2000™ data for other equipment.

Other features

・   IPX8 submersible (1 m depth of water for 60 minutes)
・   Dual and Tri-watch functions
・   Weather channels with alert function
・   DSC Multi-task function
・   AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker
・   Instant-access button for Channel 16 and call channel
・   Supplied speaker microphone, HM-205RB can be connected to the rear panel

Configuration Variations

	AIS Receiver
IC-M605 AIS	Integrated AIS receiver
IC-M605	Not included (Optional UX-251 is required)

General

Frequency range	TX	156.025–161.600 MHz
	RX	156.050–163.275 MHz
	CH70	156.525 MHz
	AIS1, 2	161.975, 162.025 MHz
Usable channels		USA, CAN, INT, WX channels
Type of emission		16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC)
Power supply requirement		13.8 V DC (11.7–15.9 V DC)
Current drain	TX 25 W output	6.0 A
Current drain	RX Max. audio	8.0 A
Operating temperature range		–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
Antenna impedance		50 Ω (SO-239)
Weight (approximately)		1510 g; 3.3 lb

Transmitter

Output power (at 13.8 V DC)	25 W, 1 W
Max. frequency deviation	±5 kHz
Frequency tolerance	±5 ppm
Spurious emissions	Less than –70 dBc (at 25 W)
Residual modulation	More than 40 dB
Adjacent channel power	More than 70 dB

Receiver

Intermediate frequency		30.15 MHz, 450 kHz (1st/2nd)
	CH70	21.70 MHz, 450 kHz (1st/2nd)
Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)		0.22 μV typical
	CH70 (1% BER)	0.71 μV emf typical
Adjacent channel selectivity		More than 80 dB
	CH70 (1% BER)	More than 80 dBμ emf
Spurious response		More than 77 dB
	CH70 (1% BER)	More than 73 dBμ emf
Intermodulation		More than 80 dB
	CH70 (1% BER)	More than 73 dBμ emf
Hum and noise		More than 40 dB
Audio output power (at 10% distortion)		More than 15 W with a 4Ω external speaker

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA 603 and IEC62238. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Standard	MIL-810 G
Standard	Method	Procedure
Low Pressure	500.5	I, II
High Temperature	501.5	I, II
Low Temperature	502.5	I, II
Temperature Shock	503.5	I–C
Solar Radiation	505.5	I
Rain	506.5	I, III
Humidity	507.5	II
Salt Fog	509.5	–
Dust Blowing	510.5	I
Immersion	512.5	I
Vibration	514.6	I
Shock	516.6	I, IV