{"product_id":"icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio","title":"Icom IC-M430E | VHF Marine Transceiver with Class D DSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VVgaWLoZwpQ?si=EujC5dWnb7WJmhJ2\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIcom IC-M430E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003efixed-mount VHF marine transceiver\u003c\/strong\u003e with built-in Class D DSC, a colour TFT display and NMEA 2000™ connectivity, designed for modern vessels where helm space is limited. With 25 W of transmit power, a built-in GNSS receiver, AquaQuake™ water draining and IPX7 waterproof protection, it delivers the safety features and network integration that Australian boaters expect in a compact, stylishly designed unit.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-banner.jpg?v=1792113807\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - banner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IC-M430E is a \u003cstrong\u003enew model\u003c\/strong\u003e, released by Icom in 2026. According to Icom's own research as of September 2026, it is the first radio in its class to feature a colour display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 W RF Output with Class D DSC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmits at 25 W for maximum range on the water. Built-in Class D DSC provides a dedicated DISTRESS button for immediate digital distress alerting and direct calling to other DSC-equipped vessels and coast guard stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour TFT Display - Three Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from Light, Dark or Night mode depending on conditions. The wide viewing angle and bright screen remain clearly visible in direct sunlight or complete darkness. Modes switch with a single button press and backlit keys allow confident operation at night.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-display-modes.png?v=1792113807\" style=\"border-radius: 11px;\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - Display Modes\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in GNSS (GPS) Receiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal GNSS antenna provides position data for DSC distress calls without requiring an external GPS connection. For enclosed installations with limited satellite reception, the optional external GNSS antenna UX-241 is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNMEA 2000™ and NMEA 0183-HS Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug-and-play integration with chartplotters, AIS transponders and other marine electronics via NMEA 2000. Also supports NMEA 0183-HS for broader compatibility. Compatible with the Icom MA-510TR AIS transponder, enabling DSC calls to be\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-connection-ports.jpg?v=1792113807\" style=\"border-radius: 11px;\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - connection ports\"\u003e transmitted directly to a selected AIS target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Slim Body for Tight Helm Spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 202 x 82 x 52.6 mm body is designed to fit in limited dash and pod spaces. The slim depth profile keeps ample clearance behind the radio for cable management.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-size-comparison.jpg?v=1792113807\" style=\"border-radius: 11px;\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - size comarison\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Flush Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e MFD-style mounting allows the radio to be screwed directly into place. Snap-on body covers hide all mounting hardware for a clean finish - well suited to side pod installations on centre console hardtops. A conventional flush mount kit (MBF-9) is available as an optional accessory for panels up to 38 mm thick.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-mounting-animation.gif?v=1792113808\" style=\"border-radius: 11px;\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - mounting animation\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHailer and Foghorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 W hailer function for crew communication from the helm, plus an automated foghorn function, both delivered through an external horn speaker (SP-37, optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquaQuake™ Water Draining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Icom's AquaQuake function vibrates the speaker to expel water, restoring audio clarity immediately after the radio is exposed to spray or rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Noise Cancelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces background noise on both transmit and receive for clearer audio in open-air and high-noise environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDualwatch and Tri-watch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simultaneously monitors Channel 16 (the international distress and calling channel) and your working channel, with Tri-watch adding a third channel to the monitoring rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) monitoring alerts you to antenna connection issues before they affect performance at sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Microphone Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included HM-205RB speaker microphone can be mounted directly to the front panel or extended using the OPC-1000 cable. The optional CommandMic™ HM-195GB (Black) or HM-195GW (White) provides full remote control from a second helm position up to 18.3 m away, with intercom functionality between stations - ideal for sailboat installations.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio-installation-example.png?v=1792113808\" style=\"border-radius: 11px;\" alt=\"Icom IC-M430E VHF Marine Radio - installation example\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVHF Marine Radio and Australian Licensing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Australia, operating a VHF marine radio requires an \u003cstrong\u003eACMA ship station licence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The IC-M430E's Class D DSC function also requires your radio to be registered with an \u003cstrong\u003eMMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number\u003c\/strong\u003e. An MMSI is issued by ACMA and must be programmed into your radio before DSC functions - including the DISTRESS button - are active. Without a programmed MMSI, the radio will transmit voice but DSC will not function as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us for guidance on ACMA ship station licensing, or visit the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radiowarehouse.com.au\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRadio Warehouse contact page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and our team can point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIcom IC-M430E Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRadio Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-mount VHF marine transceiver with Class D DSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency - TX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156.025–161.425 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency - RX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156.050–162.000 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency - DSC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156.525 MHz (Channel 70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternational (INT) channels; supports 4-digit channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTX Output Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 W \/ 1 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0 V DC (10.8–15.6 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCurrent Drain (TX at 25 W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 A maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAudio Output - Hailer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 W typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAudio Output - External Speaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore than 10 W (at 10% distortion with 4 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAudio Output - RX Hailer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 W typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReceiver Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-5 dBµ typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGPS \/ GNSS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in GNSS receiver with internal antenna; external antenna port (optional UX-241)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMEA 2000™ and NMEA 0183-HS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour TFT LCD - Light, Dark and Night modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX7 (waterproof protection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 °C to +60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAntenna Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 x 82 x 52.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640 g (not including microphone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed the full specification sheet? \u003cstrong\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-transceiver-brochure.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIcom IC-M430E Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icomhttps:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-transceiver-brochure.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIcom IC-M430E\u003c\/strong\u003e VHF marine transceiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e HM-205RB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC\/AF\/DATA connector cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting bracket kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush mount gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e MBA-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIcom IC-M430E FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Class D DSC and why does my marine radio need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital Selective Calling (DSC) is a digital signalling system built into marine VHF radios that allows you to send an automated digital distress alert - including your MMSI identity and GPS position - to other DSC-equipped vessels and coast guard stations with a single button press. Class D is the standard level of DSC for recreational and commercial vessels operating in coastal waters. In Australia, AMSA and safe boating authorities strongly recommend DSC-equipped radios for any vessel venturing offshore. The IC-M430E has a dedicated DISTRESS button and full Class D DSC functionality built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an MMSI number and do I need one for the IC-M430E?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine-digit number that identifies your vessel in the DSC system - similar to a vessel phone number. In Australia, your MMSI is issued as part of your ACMA ship station licence. It must be programmed into the IC-M430E before the DSC DISTRESS button and other DSC functions are active. Without a programmed MMSI, the radio transmits voice only. Contact us and we can advise on how to obtain your MMSI and have it programmed before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the IC-M430E work with my chartplotter via NMEA 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The IC-M430E supports plug-and-play NMEA 2000 connectivity, allowing it to share GPS position, DSC data and radio information with compatible chartplotters, multifunction displays and other marine electronics on your vessel's network. It also supports NMEA 0183-HS for broader compatibility with older devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I control the IC-M430E from a second helm position?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, using the optional CommandMic™ HM-195GB (Black) or HM-195GW (White). The CommandMic provides full remote control of the radio from a second location up to 18.3 m away from the main unit, with intercom functionality between stations. This makes it well suited to sailboats or vessels with a second helm position at the cockpit or flybridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IC-M430E waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC-M430E is rated IPX7, meaning it is waterproof and protected against temporary immersion in water. The AquaQuake™ feature vibrates the speaker to expel any water that enters it, restoring full audio clarity after exposure to spray or splashing. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radiowarehouse.com.au\/pages\/ip-ratings-what-do-those-numbers-mean-when-something-is-rated-ip54-ip67\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP ratings explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the IC-M430E have GPS built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The IC-M430E includes a built-in GNSS receiver with an internal antenna. The GPS position is automatically included in any DSC distress call. For installations inside a cabin or enclosed helm area where satellite reception is limited, the optional external GNSS antenna UX-241 can be connected for improved reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radiowarehouse.com.au\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Radio Warehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for assistance with ACMA ship station licensing, MMSI programming, installation guidance and accessories for the Icom IC-M430E.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62951783989329,"sku":null,"price":925.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3094\/6641\/files\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-transceiver-with-class-d-dsc-6830307.png?v=1792429331","url":"https:\/\/www.radiowarehouse.com.au\/products\/icom-ic-m430e-vhf-marine-radio","provider":"Radio Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}