Big dials a large dot-matrix LCD and well spaced buttons make icoms 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 RXincluded 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 remote able control head SSB Icoms most advanced ever. Features: . The latest in Icom SSB technology and construction. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) virtually eliminates noise and interference.. Pindrop 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 navigators seat . Separate external speaker (required and included) allows you to place the sound where its needed most . 150 watts of power 100% duty cycle . All modes including RTTY . 100% E-mail ready with one touch button acces on the front panel. A SSB first! No filters required. Receive 500 kHz - 29.9999 MHz . Monitor all 976 ITU voice and data channels hambands and aircraft WX . 1355 channels . Transmit: IC-M802 includes HF HAM RADIO TRANSMIT RECEIVE. Appropriate HAM license required to transmit on amateur radio frequencies. 160 programmable memory channels each identified by either alpha characters channel number or frequency . GPS interface port NMEA 0183 version 2.0 = version 2.0