Key Features of Icom's Three SSB Radio
Models
Icom
gives you three SSB models from which to choose, the M802, M710,
M700Pro. All three SSB models are well built quality products, can be
connected to Pactor-III radio modems, and can be expected to provide
years of reliable service. The table below is intended to help you
answer the question: "...Which Icom SSB radio best
meets my needs?...".
Feel free to give is a call at 941.661.4498 to
discuss these SSB radios, licensing requirements, Pactor modems, or to
place an order.
Icom SSB Radio Model
Comparison |
Model |
Key
Differentiating Features* |
Street Price |
M802 |
 |
Easy Mounting - Three-piece design for
flexible installation:
Mount the light weight 1
1/4
pound easy
to install remote control head and speaker in
your bridge or nav station, and "stash" the
heavy radio unit away in an unused locker or
cubby hole. |
Aesthetics - Icom M802 SSB & Icom's 504
& 604 VHF's look the same. They Match:
Icom brings aesthetics to
your nav station or bridge with matching SSB and
VHF design. |
Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output on all frequencies.
User selectable 150W, 60W,
20W |
State-of-the-art technology:
- Digital Signal Processed (DSP)
Speech Compression
- Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz
General Coverage Receiver.
- Transmit on HAM** &
Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 29.999 MHz -
Includes 10M Ham Band).
- Two tuning methods:
Channel Selection or "Dial Tuning"
.
- DSC (Digital Signal
Calling).
- 1355 Channels (memory
locations); 160 user programmable.
- Easy "One-Touch"
Receive/Transmit Programming.
- One entry programs
both transmit & receive frequencies. |
|
$1700 - 1800* |
M710 |
 |
Proven Rugged and Tough
- Seventeen+ pounds of
tough, rugged,
radio.
- Die-cast aluminum
chassis.
- Large installed base
- 10+ years in production.
|
Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output.
- 150W, 60W, 20W selectable
up to 25 MHz
- 60W, 20W selectable
25-29.999MHz
|
1136 Radio Channels (memory locations).
- 160 user-programmable.
- Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz
General Coverage Receiver.
- Transmit on HAM** &
Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 27.500 MHz).
|
Bright LCD Dial Display
|
$1400 - 1450 |
M700Pro |
 |
A quality Marine SSB at an
attractive price:
Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output.
- 150W 23.999 MHz and
below.
- 60W 24.00-27.500MHz
|
150 Radio Channels (memory locations):
-
Easy "One-Touch"
Receive/Transmit Programming
- Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz
General Coverage Receiver.
- Transmit on HAM** &
Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 27.500 MHz).
|
Easy to use:
|
$1000 - 1100 |
|
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* This comparison is based upon
manufacturer specifications, and every effort has been made
for it to be accurate at the time of writing; however, the
manufacturer can change the product specifications at any
time without notice to DockSide Radio, or it's
customers.
**Proper Radio Licenses required - Call DockSide Radio to
discuss Licensing Requirements |
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