Key Features of  Icom's Three SSB Radio Models

Icom gives you three SSB models from which to choose, the M802, M710, M700Pro. All three SSB models are well built quality products, can be connected to Pactor-III radio modems, and can be expected to provide years of reliable service. The table below is intended to help you answer the question: "...Which Icom SSB radio best meets my needs?...".

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Icom SSB Radio Model Comparison
Model		Key Differentiating Features*
M802		Easy Mounting - Three-piece design for flexible installation: Mount the light weight 1 1/4 pound easy to install remote control head and speaker in your bridge or nav station, and "stash" the heavy radio unit away in an unused locker or cubby hole. Aesthetics - Icom M802 SSB & Icom's 504 & 604 VHF's look the same. They Match: Icom brings aesthetics to your nav station or bridge with matching SSB and VHF design. Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output on all frequencies. User selectable 150W, 60W, 20W State-of-the-art technology: Digital Signal Processed (DSP) Speech Compression Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz General Coverage Receiver. Transmit on HAM** & Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 29.999 MHz - Includes 10M Ham Band). Two tuning methods: Channel Selection or "Dial Tuning" . DSC (Digital Signal Calling). 1355 Channels (memory locations); 160 user programmable. Easy "One-Touch" Receive/Transmit Programming. - One entry programs both transmit & receive frequencies.
M710		Proven Rugged and Tough Seventeen+ pounds of tough, rugged, radio. Die-cast aluminum chassis. Large installed base  - 10+ years in production. Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output. 150W, 60W, 20W selectable up to 25 MHz 60W, 20W selectable 25-29.999MHz 1136 Radio Channels (memory locations). Bright LCD Dial Display 160 user-programmable. Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz General Coverage Receiver. Transmit on HAM** & Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 27.500 MHz). Alphanumeric Channel Labels. M700Pro A quality Marine SSB at an attractive price: Maximum 150 Watts (W) PEP RF output. $1000 entry-level price point 150 User programmable channels/memory locations. 150 Radio Channels (memory locations): 150W 23.999 MHz and below. 60W 24.00-27.500MHz Easy to use: Easy "One-Touch" Receive/Transmit Programming Wide-band 0.5-29.999 MHz General Coverage Receiver. Transmit on HAM** & Marine** SSB Frequencies (1.6 - 27.500 MHz).   Easy "One-Touch" Receive/Transmit Programming. - One entry programs both transmit & receive frequencies.     * This comparison is based upon manufacturer specifications, and every effort has been made for it to be accurate at the time of writing; however, the manufacturer can change the product specifications at any time without notice to DockSide Radio, or  it's customers. **Proper Radio Licenses required - Call DockSide Radio to discuss Licensing Requirements Why Buy from DockSide Radio - Three simple words...Support... Support ... Support. Experience - DockSide Radio has current real-world cruising experience and knows what it's like to use today's radios while underway. Training - DockSide Radio is trained in the art of training, and has real-world corporate-level training experience. Expertise - DockSide Radio has over forty years radio and electronics experience, holds a FCC GRO license and an Amateur Radio Extra Class License, and is the author of The Sailors' Quick-Start Guide to Sailmail / AirMail / Winlink 2000, and The Sailors' Quick-Start Guide to SSB Installation & Operation. Accessibility - Problems, questions? Dockside Radio expects you to call or e-mail us with questions. Service - Same-day shipment on orders received by noon Eastern time. Technical Support - Up to two hours of free technical support is included with the purchase of your radio kit. Technical support is available at the regular hourly rate for customers who purchase an SSB radio or other products as standalone al-la-carte items.