ICS Electronics are pleased to announce that their TC4 MF/HF and VHF GMDSS DSC System for Yachts has been approved under the European Community Maritime Directive and has been Wheelmarked accordingly.

The TC4 was fitted in all the yachts in the BT Global Challenge 2000 – 2001 race and was also fitted in the ill-fated Team Philips catamaran.

Many competitive GMDSS communication systems are physically large, complex to operate and relatively expensive. By using a large touch screen data display, which provides common operating procedures for both the VHF and the MF/HF transceivers, combined with a compact remote electronics package which can be mounted anywhere, ICS Electronics Ltd. offers a complete GMDSS system which is easy to use, moderately priced and can be fitted within even the smallest navigation area.

The TOUCHCOMM TC4 system is one of a range of GMDSS DSC systems in widespread use in commercial ships, navies and coastguard vessels worldwide and is mounted in a cost reduced package. It comes complete with VHF transceiver, MF/HF transceiver and antenna tuner, and is relatively simple to install. It is suitable for mandatory fit on fishing vessels within GMDSS area A2 coverage of the coast, or for voluntary fit on yachts operating in unrestricted waters, worldwide.

The recommended list price of the complete TC4 System is £5,595 excluding VAT. However in certain cases, it may be possible to utilise the existing transceivers and thereby reduce the cost. ICS are willing to supply a list of compatible radios upon request.