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    NEW GEAR

    Oct 08, 2020 5 minutes

    ICOM FIXED VHFS TWO MODELS UPDATED

    £329.99

    Icom has updated two popular fixed marine VHF radios, the IC-M423G and IC-M400BB. With an ‘E’ added to the name, the IC-M423GE and IC-M400BBE are almost identical to their predecessors but now feature integrated GPS and an external GPS antenna to meet the latest ITU-R M493-14 regulations.

    IC-M423GE (£329.99) has built-in noise cancelling technology and an optional Commandmic to control the functions and use as an intercom with the radio. The higher-spec (£479.99) IC-M400BBE ‘black box’ can be installed out of sight, and controlled by Commandmic for operation of DSC, radio, foghorn and hailer horn from the cockpit. www.icomuk.co.uk

    SOLAR PANELS LIGHTER RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION

    £280

    Solar Technology International’s new PV Logic solar panel is said to generate the same amount of electricity as its rivals on the market but with a 20% size reduction.

    ‘Back contact’ panels such as these certainly can deliver

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