VHF/DSC marine transceiver with NMEA 2000 connectivity and AIS receiver

The IC-M506 is packed full of features including integrated AIS receiver, NMEA2000 connectivity, ‘Last Call’ voice recording function, ‘Active Noise Cancelling’ technology plus Icom’s new intuitive menu-driven user interface and large dot matrix display making it really easy to use.

AIS Receiver
With an integrated AIS receiver, the IC-M506 can show AIS vessel traffic information on the display. The AIS target call function allows you to easily set up an individual DSC call. The Plotter, Target list and Danger list can be toggled on the display.

NMEA 2000™Connectivity
With the plug-and-play functionality of NMEA 2000, the IC-M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network and inter-connect with other equipment.

Last Call Voice Recording
The last call voice recording function automatically saves the last two minutes of the last incoming call. You can replay the received call, and not miss any incoming call.

Superb Active Noise Cancelling
Using the digital signal processing technology, the built-in bidirectional active noise cancelling provides superb performance. It reduces background noise to up to 90% in the received signal, while 30% fi xed in the transmitting signal. The function OFF setting is also possible.

Intuitive User Interface 
The intuitive software key functions provide easy and fast operation to control the multiple functions of the IC-M506. The 132×96 pixels dot-matrix display is larger than the IC-M505 (128×64 pixels). Reading GPS, AIS, DSC and radio menus are easier than ever.

Optional COMMANDMIC™ HM-195B/SW 
The optional COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/SW provides 2nd station capability for using the IC-M506 from a separate cabin or tower. Most functions including DSC and AIS functions can be controlled from the COMMANDMIC and can be used as an intercom between the IC-M506EURO and the COMMANDMIC.

IPX8 Advanced Waterproofing 
The IC-M506 has been tested to survive after being submersed in 1m (3.2ft) depth of water for 60 minutes.

25W Two-Way Hailer
When connected to an external hailer horn, you can talk to people on the deck or shore from the radio’s microphone and can hear people’s reply via the hailer speaker. Horn and RX hailer functions are also available.

Supplied accessories: 
Hand microphone HM-205B, DC power cable, Mounting bracket kit.

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