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Midland Arctic vs Navicom RT1050 AIS

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

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
vs
Navicom RT1050 AIS
Navicom · 2025RT1050 AIS
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £420
Higher score
2.4Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticRT1050 AIS
55 × 1153791 × 18055
ArcticRT1050 AISDifference
Height115 mm180 mm−65 mm
Width55 mm91 mm−36 mm
Depth37 mm55 mm−18 mm
Weight230 g935 g−705 g

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

Why is Arctic better than RT1050 AIS?

  1. Weight230 g vs 935 g4.1×

Why is RT1050 AIS better than Arctic?

RT1050 AIS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Navicom RT1050 AISNavicom RT1050 AIS≈ £4205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—161.975 - 162.025 MHz
Transmit power—25 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight230 g935 g
Width55 mm91 mm
Height115 mm180 mm
Depth37 mm55 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Motorola—
Radios in the base pack—1
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