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- Thread starter BrentB
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The ICOM M506 has some really cool features. The AIS reciever with NMEA 0183 or 2000 output, AND the last 2 minute recording:
" The 'Last Call' voice recording function automatically saves the last two minutes of incoming calls so you are able to replay previously received calls in case you need to clarify an important incoming call that might have been missed."
Kind of neat if you were to hear a Mayday call and not be able to copy the location on the first time.
It also has a hailer/fog horn capability.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
" The 'Last Call' voice recording function automatically saves the last two minutes of incoming calls so you are able to replay previously received calls in case you need to clarify an important incoming call that might have been missed."
Kind of neat if you were to hear a Mayday call and not be able to copy the location on the first time.
It also has a hailer/fog horn capability.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
I was taking a look at the ICOM 506 a couple of weeks ago and the lady at Rodgers marine in Portland OR said that it was not compatible with NMEA 0183 and used only NMEA 2000 connection. I have a C80 MFD and it does not hook up to NMEA 2000 easily. I went with the Standard Horizon 2200 that does use NMEA 0183 and will plug right in. They have a $40 rebate available until July on this unit. If you have an older Raymarine MFD keep this in mind.
I just received an email from Rodger's Marine regarding my ICOM M506 VHF radio. Here it is:
There was an issue where it could/would alarm when my AIS was turned on because it recognized the proximity of the receiver to the location of the transmitter as being TOO CLOSE to each other.
FYI if you have an ICOM M506 on board and have or are considering adding an active AIS (transceiver) of some brand.
From my experience with VHF radios, (and I have had several), my favorite is the ICOM M506. It has the easiest menu to use, the quickest access to function and function change, and I think the "2 minute last call record" is invaluable.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
There was an issue where it could/would alarm when my AIS was turned on because it recognized the proximity of the receiver to the location of the transmitter as being TOO CLOSE to each other.
FYI if you have an ICOM M506 on board and have or are considering adding an active AIS (transceiver) of some brand.
From my experience with VHF radios, (and I have had several), my favorite is the ICOM M506. It has the easiest menu to use, the quickest access to function and function change, and I think the "2 minute last call record" is invaluable.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon