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Icom IC-M94DE vs Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E

What IC-M94DE does better (1) and where GX1800GPS/E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M94DE
Icom · 2022IC-M94DE
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £340
vs
Standard Horizon GX1800GPS/E
Standard Horizon · 2026GX1800GPS/E
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £390
Higher score
5.7Ruggedness8.8
7.3Features7.3

Why is IC-M94DE better than GX1800GPS/E?

  1. Weight357 g vs 940 g2.6×

Why is GX1800GPS/E better than IC-M94DE?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 25 W4.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M94DEIcom IC-M94DE≈ £3408.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power6 W25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight357 g940 g
Width609 mm150 mm
Height1,458 mm85 mm
Depth438 mm82 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
FloatsYes—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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