The review team at Yachting Monthly have given thumbs up to Icom’s IC-M423G VHF/DSC Marine Radio.

In a recent comparison review against other models in the July issue of Yachting Monthly, Icom’s latest fixed range VHF/DSC marine radio has been voted ‘Best Buy’.

The IC-M423G which is one of Icom’s new models to feature an integrated GPS receiver, allows current position, date and time to be used for DSC calls which will ultimately contribute to the safety of any boat user. Importantly, this integration allows for straightforward, efficient fitting so for an open top power boat or yacht, installation has never been so simple.

The review said, ‘Icom has long supplied bulletproof VHF radio and this latest model is no exception. It worked just as it should with its internal GPS having no trouble placing a rapid fix. It operating logic is straightforward, its reception clear and loud and it has all the most popular DSC features likely to be required by discerning operators.’

Yachting Monthly can be picked up at the newsstands. Alternatively, to view more information about this model, click through to the IC-M423G product page.