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Icom IC-M510BB vs Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E

What IC-M510BB does better (1) and where GX1800GPS/E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M510BB
Icom · 2026IC-M510BB
5.8Score
1 advantage
vs
Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1800GPS/E
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £390
Higher score
4.2Ruggedness8.8
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M510BBGX1800GPS/E
216 × 79113150 × 8582
IC-M510BBGX1800GPS/EDifference
Height79 mm85 mm−6 mm
Width216 mm150 mm+66 mm
Depth113 mm82 mm+31 mm
Weight890 g940 g−50 g

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

Why is IC-M510BB better than GX1800GPS/E?

  1. Weight890 g vs 940 g+6%

Why is GX1800GPS/E better than IC-M510BB?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 162 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight890 g940 g
Width216 mm150 mm
Height79 mm85 mm
Depth113 mm82 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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