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Icom: IC-M510 EVO wins NMEA 2026 Product of Excellence Award for Best VHF Radio for third consecutive year

Icom: IC-M510 EVO wins NMEA 2026 Product of Excellence Award for Best VHF Radio for third consecutive year

Icom’s IC-M510 EVO received the NMEA 2026 Product of Excellence Award for Best VHF Radio. This is the model’s third consecutive win in the category and Icom’s thirteenth consecutive year receiving the award, continuing a run that began in 2014.

The NMEA Conference & Expo award recognizes products demonstrating innovation, practical benefits for boaters and proven performance. The IC-M510 EVO is a compact VHF radio with system connectivity, remote control options and an AIS receiver version for vessel tracking.

  • NMEA 2000 connectivity for system integration
  • Two-way hailer/PA function for onboard communication
  • Class-D DSC for emergencies and regular calling
  • Wi-Fi control via smartphone
  • Integrated AIS receiver (AIS version) for vessel tracking
  • Wide-viewing angle display with night mode
  • Optional CommandMic for multi-station operation