M605 Wins 2018 NMEA Product of Excellence Award, Again!

KIRKLAND, Wash. (September 2018) – During this year’s NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) and RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services) Marine Electronics Conference and Expo, the industry honored several top products and manufacturers with awards in 17 categories. For the fifth consecutive year, Icom has taken home the Marine VHF Radio Award, specifically making this the M605’s second year in a row to receive this accolade.

Icom’s newest marine VHF transceiver is designed with optimum visibility in mind. The large 4.3-inch LCD color display provides nearly 180 degree viewing angle, bringing communication to life. The M605 is not just a radio. It is a system, which allows for smooth operation throughout the vessel. Remotely control up to three controllers using all the M605 functions with the HM-195 series COMMANDMIC. The M605 gives boaters flexibility and never have to be tied to one place again while onboard.    2018 NMEA Product of Excellence Award Winners 

• Autopilot: Garmin GHP Reactor

• Multi-Function Display: Garmin GPSMAP 8624

• Radar: Furuno DRS4DNXT

• Fish Finder: Furuno DFF3D

• Marine VHF Radio: Icom M605

• Satellite Communications Antenna: KVH TracPhone V7-HTS

• Safety Device: McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB

• Commercial: Furuno FAR2127 IMO Radar

• Satellite TV Antenna: KVH TracVision TV3 with HUB A+

• AIS: Furuno FA170 Class A

• NMEA 2000® Sensor: Furuno SC33

• Marine App-Aids to Navigation: Nobeltec TZ iBoat/font>