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M59

M59

IC-M59 – VHF Mounted Marine Transceiver
Quick Specs:
VHF mounted marine transceiver
RX/TX: all USA, Canadian and international marine channels
RX only: 10 weather channels
Output power: 25 W
Modes: FM
Receiver sensitivity: 0.22 µV (FM, 12 dB SINAD)
DSC capable (optional)
Detailed Specifications

GENERAL

  • Frequency Coverage: Transmit: 156.025 -157.425 MHz; Receive: 156.025 – 163.275 MHz
  • Usable channels: All U.S.A., International and Canadian channels; plus 10 weather channels
  • Mode: FM (16K0G3E); DSC (16K0G2B; with optional UX-120)
  • Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC +/-15% (negative ground)
  • Current Drain (at 13.8 V DC):
    • Transmit: 6.0 (high); 1.5 A (low)
    • Receive: 1.2 A (max. audio); 350 mA (standby)
  • Usable Temperature Range: -20°C~ to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
  • Antenna connector: 50 ohms (SO-239)
  • Dimensions: 166(W) x 70(H) x 175(D) mm; 6.52(W) x 2.75(H) x 6.84(D) in (projections not included)
  • Weight: 1.0 kg; 2.2 lb

TRANSMITTER

  • Output Power (at 13.8 V): 25 W (high); 1 W (low)
  • Modulation System: Variable reactance phase modulation
  • Spurious Emissions: Less than -70 dB
  • Noise and hum: 40 dB
  • Microphone Impedance: 600 ohms

RECEIVER

  • Receiver System: Double-conversion superheterodyne
  • Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 21.8 MHz; 2nd: 455 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 0.22µV for 12 dB SINAD (typical)
  • Squelch sensitivity (at threshold): 0.18 µV
  • Adjacent channel selectivity: 70 dB
  • Spurious Response Rejection Ratio: 70 dB
  • Intermodulation rejection ratio: 70 dB
  • Audio Output Power: More than 3.5 W with a 4 ohms load
  • Audio Output Impedance: 4 ohms

IC-M59 Options

Some versions cannot use all the options listed here since type approval for the IC-M59 varies between countries. Ask your dealer which options are available.

  • SP-5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: A large, external speaker for superior audio output.
  • SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: A compact, external speaker. Features easy installation.
  • MB-28 FLUSH MOUNT: For mounting the IC-M59 to a panel. Available in white or black.
  • PS-66 DC-DC CONVERTER: Enables use of a 24 V boat battery. Input voltage: 19 to 32 V DC; Output voltage: 13.6 V DC
  • UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT: Provides 128 analog voice scramble codes for private communications.
  • UX-120 DSC UNIT: Provides the IC-M59 with DSC capabilities which comply with U.S. Coast Guard proposal SC-101 for marine digital communications.
  • OPC-457 NMEA CABLE: For connecting a GPS receiver to send positioning data with DSC calls via the UX-120.
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M59 Features

  • Tag scanning replaces memory channels...and programming books!
  • "Smart" mic allows for control of channel selection and power levels right on the mic
  • Large LCD with 4 levels of LCD backlighting
  • One piece, die-cast aluminum construction for durability, heat dispersion, and signal clarity
  • Exceptional receiver and audio quality
  • All channels
  • One-touch channel 16 selection
  • Backlit keypad
  • Dual/tri watch
  • Normal and priority scan
  • Available in black or white
  • Flush mounting kit (option MB-28)
  • Voice scrambler (option UT-79)
  • DSC capable (optional UX-120, meets U.S. Coast Guard's SC-101 proposal or the GMDSS Class F requirements)
  • 3 year waterproof warranty

General

Frequency range Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz
Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz
Rx (CH70) 156.525 MHz
RX (AIS) 162.025 MHz
Usable channel groups INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC), 16K0GXW (GMSK)
Current drain
(at 7.2 V DC)		 TX (6 W/1 W output) 1500 mA/700 mA (approx.)
RX (Inter SP/Exter SP Max. audio) 700 mA/350 mA (approx.)
Operating temperature range –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to +140˚F
Antenna impedance 50 Ω
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)		 60.9 × 145.8 × 43.8 mm;
2.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 in
Weight (approximately) 357 g ; 12.6 oz
(With BP-306, antenna, MB-133)

 

 

Transmitter

Output power (Hi/Low) 6 W/1 W
Max. frequency deviation ±5 kHz
Frequency stability ±10 ppm
Spurious emissions –68 dBc typical

 

 

Receiver

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 0.25 μV typical
–3 dBμ emf typical
–107 dBm
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) 0.25 μV typical
Adjacent channel selectivity
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Spurious response
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Intermodulation
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
68 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Hum and noise 40 dB
Audio output power
(at 10% distortion)		 Internal SP 1500 mW typical (8 Ω load)
External SP 350 mW typical (8 Ω load)

 

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Standard MIL-810 G
Method Procedure
Low Pressure 500.5 I, II
High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II
Temperature Shock 503.5 I-C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain Blowing/Drip 506.5 I, III
Humidity 507.5 II
Salt Fog 509.5 –
Dust Blowing 510.5 I
Immersion 512.5 I
Vibration 514.6 I
Shock 516.6 I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standards
Water IPX7 (Waterproof protection)

 

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Supplied Accessories

  • BP-306 battery pack
  • BC-251 battery charger
  • AC adapter*
  • CP-26 cigarette lighter cable
  • MB-133 belt clip
  • Antenna
  • Hand strap

* May differ depending on version

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