ICOM IC-M710 HF SSB Marine GMDSS Tranciever

The Icom ic-M710 HF Marine GMDSS Tranciever is a high-quality professional radio communication device designed specifically for Maritime Comms incl. marine channels and Widebanded (confirmed by Icom UK).

ICOM UK Tested and documented 25/06/2026, document available with purchase.

This radio recently removed from my yacht during a refurb/refit.

Supplied with hand Mic, fitting bracket, power lead and operations manual as shown in photos. (Power Supply Unit in photo is NOT included in the sale and is for demonstration of operation purposes.)

High power & long-range communication
150 W PEP RF output (below 24 MHz) for reliable long-distance communication at sea
Reduced power (60 W) on higher bands (>24 MHz)
Designed for SSB (single sideband) marine communication

Wide frequency coverage
Transmit: 1.6 27.5 MHz marine HF bands
Receive: 0.5 30 MHz (general coverage receiver)
Suitable for:
Ship-to-ship / ship-to-shore comms
Weather broadcasts and fax
Long-range distress channels

Supports several communication modes:
SSB (USB)
AM
GMDSS
RTTY / FSK (data modes)

Large channel capacity
Up to 1136 channels total
160 user-programmable
Preloaded ITU marine channels
Alphanumeric memory tags (7 characters per channel)

Audio & usability
Large front-mounted speaker for clear audio
4 W audio output
Simple controls with large dials for marine use
Backlit display for low-light operation

Marine-specific functions
Weather fax capable
NMEA interface for integration with navigation systems
Optional 2-tone alarm (2182 kHz distress)
Can be part of a GMDSS setup (with external DSC controller)

Rugged die-cast aluminum chassis
Built for harsh marine environments
Cooling fan allows continuous high-power transmission

Power & physical specs
Power supply: 13.6 V DC
Current draw: up to ~30 A on transmit
Weight: ~7.8 kg
Size: ~291 × 116 × 315 mm

Summary
The IC-M710 is a classic, rugged HF marine radio known for:
Strong long-range performance (150 W)
Wide frequency coverage
Reliable operation in tough marine conditions
Support for voice + data (RTTY/weather fax)
This transceiver by Icom is ideal for Marine HF radio communicators and professionals in the maritime industry who require a durable and reliable communication solution.