Rugged M1 RACE SERIES Waterproof Mobile Radio – Digital and Analog

Not afraid of water, not afraid to race, not afraid to perform! The Rugged M1 Professional Mobile Radio is built to endure offroad racing’s harshest environments.

Key Features:

  • Waterproof, IP67 sealed housing
  • Superior digital audio clarity
  • Digital / Analog VHF band mobile transceiver
  • Powerful Mitsubishi Transmit (TX) amplifier

Compatibility:

This radio works with all VHF business band radios operating on the same frequencies. Radio models include, but are not limited to: RDM-DB, M1, RDH-X, R1, V3, RM60, RH5R, RDH16-V, as well as Icom, Motorola, Kenwood business band radios, and more.

Not afraid of water, not afraid to race, not afraid to perform! The Rugged M1 Professional Mobile Radio is built to endure offroad racing's harshest environments.

Designed from the ground up, the M1 is IP67 waterproof, and it's all-aluminum chassis protects vital circuits from Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) improving performance and reducing noise. The large, clear, easy-to-read display provides quick access to programmable controls, and an intuitive user interface. The included Accessory Hub provides convenient remote access to the programming cable connection and a 3.5 mm external speaker output.

The Rugged M1 Professional Race Radio has everything you need in a powerful, streamlined package.

Easy upgrade: fits all existing RM60 mounts.

Features:

  • Waterproof, IP67 sealed housing
  • Superior digital audio clarity
  • Digital / Analog VHF band mobile transceiver
  • Powerful Mitsubishi Transmit (TX) amplifier
  • Clear-Hear Superheterodyne receiver
  • Programmable, Quick-Access controls
  • RFI reflective aluminum chassis
  • Large, Easy to read LED Display
  • Easy access remote Accessory Hub
  • Upgradeable firmware
  • 55 Watts

Note: Includes radio and hand mic only.

When the demand is on and weather gets tough the Rugged M1 is built to perform!

 

Dimensions:

185 mm x 141 mm x 40 mm

Compatibility:

This radio works with all VHF business band radios operating on the same frequencies. Radio models include, but are not limited to: RDM-DB, M1, RDH-X, R1, V3, RM60, RH5R, RDH16-V, as well as Icom, Motorola, Kenwood business band radios, and more.

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