The M506 series gives customers the option of a full featured VHF fixed mount,
radio with an integrated AIS receiver or radio with AIS plus NMEA 2000®
connectivity. The M506 is packed full of features including ‘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.
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NMEA 2000® |
AIS Receiver |
M506-21 AIS Front (Front Mic) |
0183/2000® |
Integrated AIS
Receiver |
M506-41 AIS Rear (Rear Mic) |
0183/2000® |
Integrated AIS
Receiver |
M506-11 N2K Front (Front Mic) |
0183/2000® |
Not Included |
M506-31 N2K Rear (Rear Mic) |
0183/2000® |
Not Included |
M506-01 NMEA |
0183 |
Not Included |
Icom’s M506 has received the NMEA Best VHF Radio Product Award for 3
straight years 2014-2016.
Output power:
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25W |
Hailer:
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25W listen back hailer |
Horn/Foghorn:
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Built-in |
GPS:
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Optional external GPS/NAV interface NMEA 01833/NMEA 2000 depending on
version |
Waterproof rating:
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IPX8 |
Versions:
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Radio only with NMEA 0183
Radio only with NMEA 0183/2000® (front or rear mic version)
Radio with AIS receiver + NMEA 0183/2000® (front or rear mic versions)
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Integrated AIS receiver
The M506’s with the integrated AIS receiver 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.

AIS Plotter

AIS Target List

Channel and Position
NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 connectivity
With the plug-and-play functionality of NMEA 2000, the M506 can easily
connect to a NMEA 2000 network and interconnect with other equipment. Also the
NMEA 0183 input/output can be used for external GPS/NAV interface.
Section station option
The optional COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/SW provides second station capability for
using the 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 radio and the COMMANDMIC.
Additional features
- Active noise cancelling
- Last call voice recording saves the last two minutes of the last
incoming call or start recording manually
- Intuitive menue-driven user interface
- Class D DSC (meets ITU-R M493-13)
Learn how to register your DSC radio -
Download DSC Quick Guide
- 15W audio output power with external speaker
- Weather & alert channels
- AquaQuake® draining function
- 80dB (typical) IMD and channel selectivity