GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio 2.5W

Compact, buoyant, IP68 design

Featuring 2.5/1-watt switchable transmission power, IP67 ingress protection, a floating design, and a highly visible yellow finish, the GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio is ideal for close-range communication on inland waterways and inshore coastal waters. A large 1600mAh Lithium-Ion battery provides an extended operating life and many hours of usage between charges.

The GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio has several enhanced features that include fully user programmable channel scanning, Dual Watch and Triple Watch functions, user-adjustable digital squelch level, backlit LCD and extended international channels. Also included is high/low transmitter power selection and a dedicated channel 16 key providing instant access to the emergency channel.

GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio is inherently buoyant and will float if dropped into the water. In addition, it's designed to be IP68 (submersible to a depth of 1.5 metres) compliant to give you peace of mind on the water. The GX610 can be charged using either the built-in USB-C charge port or a desktop charger, ensuring your radio is always ready to go.

GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio Features:

• 2.5/1-Watt Switchable Power
• IP67 Ingress Protection
• Large, Bright LCD Display
• Highly Visible Yellow Finish
• USB-C Charging
• Floating Design
• Dual Watch and Triple Watch functions
• Dedicated channel 16 emergency button
• International channel set with extended channels
• Selectable transmit Power: 2.5 watt/1 watt
• User adjustable Squelch setting
• User programmable channel scanning
• Battery Save feature to greatly extend the battery life

GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio Specifications:

General

• Frequency Range: 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
• Oscillator: PLL
• Modulation: FM
• Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
• Frequency Stability: ±1.5kHz
• Standard Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ +55°C
• Nominal Working Voltage: 3.7 VDC
• Battery: 3.7v @1600mAh Li-ion
• DC Charger: 5 V DC @ 1 Amp with USB-C connector
• Battery Life (5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Stby): 12 Hrs
• Antenna: Built-in Flexible
• Built in Speaker: 35 mm Diameter, 8 Ohms
• Dimensions: 60 (W) x 135 (H) x 39 (D) mm
• Weight: 195g

Transmitter

• RF Power: High = 2.5 Watts, Low = 1 Watt
• Deviation: ± 5 kHz
• Harmonic Distortion: < 10%
• Adjacent Channel Power: 70dB @ 25 kHz

Receiver

• Sensitivity: -117dBm @ 12 dB SINAD
• Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70dB @ 25 kHz
• Audio Output: 0.5 Watts
• Harmonic Distortion; < 10%
• Speaker Efficiency: 95 DBA @ 1KHZ
• Intermodulation: < 68 DB
• RX Blocking: < 90 DBUV

Environmental

• Water resistant: IP68 (submersible to a depth of 1.5 metres for 1 hour)
• Buoyancy: Floats
• ASTMB117-03 Salt Spray (Fog)
• ASTM G154 UV exposure

What's in the Box:

• VHF Marine Radio (GX610)
• 1600mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP029)
• Desktop Charging Cradle (BCD610)
• USB-C Charging Cable
• 240v AC Power Supply (PS003)

GME GX610 Marine VHF Handheld Radio User Manual