--- product_id: 1170734 title: "Icom M802 Marine SSB Radio" brand: "icom" price: "988.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1170734-icom-m802-marine-ssb-radio store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # IP67 waterproof 1355 channels 15.3 lbs weight Icom M802 Marine SSB Radio **Brand:** icom **Price:** 988.80 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into Connectivity with the Icom M802! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Icom M802 Marine SSB Radio by icom - **How much does it cost?** 988.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1170734-icom-m802-marine-ssb-radio) ## Best For - icom enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted icom brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged Reliability:** IP67 waterproof rating ensures durability in harsh marine environments. - • **Lightweight Champion:** Weighing only 15.3 lbs, it's easy to install and transport. - • **Unmatched Connectivity:** Stay connected with 1355 channels at your fingertips. - • **User-Friendly Interface:** Intuitive controls make navigation a breeze, even in rough seas. - • **Professional Grade Performance:** Designed for serious mariners who demand the best. ## Overview The Icom M802 Marine SSB Radio is a robust communication tool designed for maritime professionals, featuring a lightweight design, an impressive waterproof rating, and a vast array of channels to ensure seamless connectivity on the open water. ## Description M802 Digital Marine SSB RadioAll new digital SSB with remoteable control head offers the clearest reception ever.Big dials, a large dot-matrix LCD and well spaced buttons make Icom?s newest SSB a snap to operate, even in rough seas. A full key pad, over 1300 channels, wide band RX, Ham band TX (license required) and RX included, one-touch e-mail access (a SSB first!) with no optional filters required, front panel headset jack (to keep from waking up the crew), and many more thoughtful features make this remoteable control head SSB Icom's most advanced ever.Features:The latest in Icom SSB technology and construction Digital Signal Processing (DSP) virtually eliminates noise and interference. Pin drop clear voice reception Digital processing improves data efficiency Industry standard 4 x 8 inch size remote controller Easy to install Same faceplate proportions as many other marine electronics devices Only about 4 inches deep, the remote controller fits in nearly any nav station. The cabinet is designed to self flush-mount, hiding the hole cut for the remote controller. Hide the compact main unit Mounting bracket for the remote controller and the speaker is included, in case you choose not to flush mount the radio. Mounting bracket for the main unit is also included. With its small footprint (less than a foot square), you can mount the main unit in more out of the way places, like under the navigator's seatSeparate external speaker (required and included) allows you to place the sound where it's needed most150 watts of power, 100% duty cycleAll modes, including RTTY100% E-mail ready, with one touch button access on the front pan Review: Great radio, just don't buy it from Single Side Band (AKA BigT) - Friends have the Icom 802m and say it is a great addition to their boats. I have Icom HAM radio products and have used Icom radios in the Coast Guard. So when I saw a great price from BigT through desertcart I ordered it. Unfortunantly BigT (AKA Single Side Band) cancelled the order telling desertcart that they did not have the radio in stock or that it was damaged. I checked for another source on desertcart, lo and behold BigT says they have three more in stock but at a higher price. Talking with desertcart customer service it appears that BigT (AKA Single Side Band) changed the listing so they wouldn't have to honor the price. Icom only makes one M-802 so it isn't as if they are listing a different product at the higher price. Once an order is cancelled there is no way to give feed back on a vendor. BigT gets a Big Zero. Even WestMarine has the same product at several hundred dollars less than BigT now lists it. Review: Know the limitations of SSB before buying. - Before you buy a SSB transceiver the average cruising sailor should know of the increasing limitations of this form of communication. There are at least two issues. First, even the manufacturer will tell you that our airways are increasingly degraded by all forms of RF and electronic noise. Secondly, the assortment of electronics on modern cruising yachts ALL work against clear and productive SSB reception. I installed a new M802 and AT140 Tuner in 2013, followed by continuous troubleshooting of the wiring and ground system and numerous communications with ICOM and other informed sources and have yet to resolve significant electronic static that prevent effective use of this expensive piece of equipment. Basically we have to turn off every piece of equipment on the boat to even come close to receiving voice communications and most of the time there is still too much static. In my opinion this is a dying form of communications for the average cruising sailor. Some sailors claim the static does not effect the downloading of electronic weather information and email. Unless the Radio industry can build SSB's and HAM sets that are not effected by proximity to refrigeration compressors, power inverters and other sources of noise on board I think their sales are going to continue to decrease. I would also like to mention that I am not a new user of SSB's and I'm not new to the various problems and installation nuances. I operated an older, mid-1980's vintage ICOM SSB from 1995 to 1998 making regular daily voice contact with stations as far away as Toronto with much greater success than I have had more recently with the advanced M802. The only reason I moved to the new equipment is so I could have the option of interconnecting modems and computers for weather information download via a USB port- which I am reluctant to attempt because I can't achieve the success I hoped for with voice communications. Respectfully, Capt Mitch Witt ## Features - Icom IC - M802 Digital Marine SSB Radio - ICOM M802 SSB RADIO ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00197PXT6 | | Brand | ICOM | | Color | Clear | | Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 3 Reviews | | International Protection Rating | IP67 | | Item Weight | 15.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Icom | | Mfr Part Number | M802 | | Model Number | IC-M802 | | Number of Channels | 1355 | | UPC | 012302854465 014445587040 888357949926 731797302731 | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Waterproof Rating | IP67 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ICOM - **Color:** Clear - **Number of Channels:** 1355 - **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant - **Item Weight:** 15.3 Pounds - **International Protection Rating:** IP67 - **Manufacturer:** Icom - **UPC:** 012302854465 014445587040 888357949926 731797302731 ## Images ![Icom M802 Marine SSB Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Z8as+isrL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I hook this directly to a laptop for weatherfax?** A: Unless you download weatherfax from internet via a Pactor modem you can receive analog transmissions via the headphone output. To receive Weather Charts on Short-wave you need a Single Side Band (SSB) Receiver to receive the FM modulated audio Sub-carrierSelect the Upper Side Band (USB) and tune in the (carrier) frequency 1.9 kHz lower as listedThe audio frequency output (Record/Speaker) is then fed to a interface or the Sound Card input, that converts the different audio frequencies into digital format that can be processed by the computer.Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) is used to enable a fully automated unattended reception of the transmitted pictures.At the start of the transmission a start tone is transmitted for some seconds, which is recognised by the receiving unit. At the end of the transmission a stop tone is sent that switches the receiving unit back to standby mode. See also the HF-FAX listings or the HF-FAX schedules. Weather Charts have only Black and White contours, for good resolution 2 Bit decoding is the best way for clear charts **Q: want to know how to buy and ship ic m802 icom to Liberia** A: Unfortunately the best option is to talk to people in your area to find a trustworthy freight forwarder who imports from the US into Liberia. Then contact that freight forwarder for instructions. The USA based shipper can then ship to the freight forwarders USA address, and the forwarder will handle the rest. There are fees, and possibly taxes involved for the process, which the forwarder typically handles on your behalf. You may also be able to find a reseller in Africa who can ship direct, but I don't know any myself. **Q: How well does this work compared to the ic-m 700 Pro?** A: The M802 is just as good or better compared with all previous Icom Marine SSB units. It has all of the same functionality, but it easier to use, has the highest power output, and also includes DSC (digital selective calling) built-in which none of the previous Icom SSB's had. It is easy to open up the HAM bands as well with just a few button presses, no need to modify the radio. **Q: is this vhf uhf or hf?** A: It'is HF and MF radio , weather fax , navtex , not hard to install, ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great radio, just don't buy it from Single Side Band (AKA BigT) *by J***S on December 24, 2008* Friends have the Icom 802m and say it is a great addition to their boats. I have Icom HAM radio products and have used Icom radios in the Coast Guard. So when I saw a great price from BigT through Amazon I ordered it. Unfortunantly BigT (AKA Single Side Band) cancelled the order telling Amazon that they did not have the radio in stock or that it was damaged. I checked for another source on Amazon, lo and behold BigT says they have three more in stock but at a higher price. Talking with Amazon customer service it appears that BigT (AKA Single Side Band) changed the listing so they wouldn't have to honor the price. Icom only makes one M-802 so it isn't as if they are listing a different product at the higher price. Once an order is cancelled there is no way to give feed back on a vendor. BigT gets a Big Zero. Even WestMarine has the same product at several hundred dollars less than BigT now lists it. ### ⭐ Know the limitations of SSB before buying. *by C***H on July 19, 2014* Before you buy a SSB transceiver the average cruising sailor should know of the increasing limitations of this form of communication. There are at least two issues. First, even the manufacturer will tell you that our airways are increasingly degraded by all forms of RF and electronic noise. Secondly, the assortment of electronics on modern cruising yachts ALL work against clear and productive SSB reception. I installed a new M802 and AT140 Tuner in 2013, followed by continuous troubleshooting of the wiring and ground system and numerous communications with ICOM and other informed sources and have yet to resolve significant electronic static that prevent effective use of this expensive piece of equipment. Basically we have to turn off every piece of equipment on the boat to even come close to receiving voice communications and most of the time there is still too much static. In my opinion this is a dying form of communications for the average cruising sailor. Some sailors claim the static does not effect the downloading of electronic weather information and email. Unless the Radio industry can build SSB's and HAM sets that are not effected by proximity to refrigeration compressors, power inverters and other sources of noise on board I think their sales are going to continue to decrease. I would also like to mention that I am not a new user of SSB's and I'm not new to the various problems and installation nuances. I operated an older, mid-1980's vintage ICOM SSB from 1995 to 1998 making regular daily voice contact with stations as far away as Toronto with much greater success than I have had more recently with the advanced M802. The only reason I moved to the new equipment is so I could have the option of interconnecting modems and computers for weather information download via a USB port- which I am reluctant to attempt because I can't achieve the success I hoped for with voice communications. Respectfully, Capt Mitch Witt ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great! *by K***M on July 26, 2014* Relatively easy to use (given the complexities of the subject to begin with). When paired with Pactor modem gives essential connection via email to family and weather data over thousands of miles. Downloads broadcast weather faxes with Pactor modem and Airmail software (amongst other ways). 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