GMDSS MF/HF Radio
medium
SOLAS-mandatory for vessels in Sea Areas A3 and A4. MF/HF with DSC, NBDP (telex) for distress and routine communication.
Known Models (7)
Icom IC-M802
150 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 150 W PEP
frequency_range: 0.5-29.9 MHz
Common Failures:
- • Limited GMDSS approval on some flags
- • Antenna tuner compatibility
- • DSC module issues
Service: Popular MF/HF. Check flag state GMDSS approval.
Spares: Icom: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JSS-2150
150 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 150 W PEP
frequency_range: 1.6-27.5 MHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • DSC encoder failure
- • Frequency synthesizer drift
- • Remote control unit issues
Service: Part of JRC GMDSS console. Integrates with VHF and Inmarsat.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC JSS-2250
250 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 250 W PEP
frequency_range: 1.6-27.5 MHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • PA transistor failure
- • Antenna tuner matching
- • HF email configuration
Service: Higher power JRC MF/HF. HF email for data communication.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Mackay Marine MF/HF Radio
150/250 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 150/250 W PEP
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Refurbished quality variation
- • Warranty limitations
- • Parts sourcing
Service: Mackay provides MF/HF service and refurbishment worldwide.
Spares: Mackay Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 6300 MF/HF
150 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 150 W PEP
frequency_range: 1.6-27.5 MHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Antenna tuner failure
- • DSC watchkeeping receiver drift
- • Power amplifier overheating
Service: Standard GMDSS MF/HF. Annual antenna tuner and SWR check critical.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 6320 MF/HF
250 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 250 W PEP
frequency_range: 1.6-27.5 MHz
gmdss_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • PA transistor failure at full power
- • Antenna coupler arcing
- • Email system configuration
Service: Higher power for better long-range. Email via HF possible.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 6310 MF/HF
150 W PEP
· Navigation Data / Sensor
power_output: 150 W PEP
frequency_range: 1.6-27.5 MHz
gmdss_approved: True
nbdp_integrated: True
Common Failures:
- • NBDP protocol issues
- • Antenna tuner relay failure
- • DSC controller lockup
Service: Sailor MF/HF with built-in NBDP. Compact console.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.