VHF DSC equipment for small craft

As discussed previously, there are two main classes of VHF DSC equipment available for ships.

Class A equipment is designed for merchant vessels and coast radio stations.  Although there is nothing stopping you fitting a Class A VHF DSC radio to your pride and joy, all the bells and whistles required for full compliance with the international standard means that these radios aren't cheap.  

Class D equipment is specifically designed for small craft.  All the superfluous functions have been removed, making these radios very simple to use.  Many class D radios support automated position polling.

Class D VHF DSC radios available in Australia

GME have a new VHF radio with DSC




 
Icom have a number of DSC capable VHF radios in their model range.  The M-505 and M-604 provide class D operation.






MT500 VHF DSC






Navman 7200 VHF DSC








Note: This alphabetical list is provided solely as a service to recreational boaters.  Densham and Associates are not responsible for the content in any of the links above.

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