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Icom IC-M330GE vs Navicom RT1050 AIS

What IC-M330GE does better (1) and where RT1050 AIS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M330GE
Icom · 2022IC-M330GE
1 advantage≈ £260
vs
Navicom RT1050 AIS
Navicom · 2025RT1050 AIS
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £420
Higher score
4.8Ruggedness4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M330GERT1050 AIS
156 × 6611091 × 18055
IC-M330GERT1050 AISDifference
Height66 mm180 mm−114 mm
Width156 mm91 mm+65 mm
Depth110 mm55 mm+55 mm
Weight730 g935 g−205 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is IC-M330GE better than RT1050 AIS?

  1. Weight730 g vs 935 g+28%

Why is RT1050 AIS better than IC-M330GE?

RT1050 AIS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Navicom RT1050 AISNavicom RT1050 AIS≈ £4205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz161.975 - 162.025 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight730 g935 g
Width156 mm91 mm
Height66 mm180 mm
Depth110 mm55 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
GPSYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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