THE BRAND EDIT · AUSTRALIA

GME

An Australian story with a place on board.

Safety gear Electronics

Company founded1959

OriginsAustralia

Profile updated5 October 2026

MEET THE BRAND

An Australian story with a place on board.

GME brings Australian communications and emergency-beacon heritage to the marine world. Its range includes marine radios and distress beacons, giving boaters a local brand to explore when planning how to stay in touch and prepare for time on the water.

THE MARINEBRANDS EDIT

What we love

An Australian connection

GME’s story began in 1959. We appreciate the local connection and the company’s published history of engineering and manufacturing in Sydney.

A clear role aboard

Marine VHF radios and emergency beacons each have an important place in a boating plan. GME gives owners a range of dedicated products to explore for those different jobs.

People to talk to locally

Australian contact and dealer routes make it straightforward to start a conversation about a marine radio or the right beacon category.

YOUR KIND OF BOATING

Ideal for

A few good reasons to get to know this range.

Boat owners exploring marine VHF communications
Crews putting together their vessel and personal beacon plan
Australian boaters who value a local brand and support route

ROOTS & MILESTONES

Where the brand began.

Country of origin: Australia
Time in the industry: About 67 years since the 1959 founding

GME began in 1959. Its timeline includes an Australian EPIRB in 1979 and a 406 MHz EPIRB milestone in 2004, reflecting a long-running involvement in emergency-beacon development.

Brand history as of 2026. Product manufacturing locations and launch dates vary across the range.

THE DETAILS WE APPRECIATE

Design, detail & the ownership experience.

GME describes in-house engineering, manufacturing and technical service at its Sydney facility. That is an interesting part of the brand story for owners who like to know the people and processes behind their equipment.

For your boat, a supplier can help connect that story to the right marine model, installation and service plan. Keep the model instructions and beacon registration details with your onboard records.

Explore the linked product information for the details of your chosen model.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RANGE

Get to know the collection.

GX875 handheld VHF

A portable marine radio to explore for accessible communications without a fixed helm installation.

Make it your own

Check the exact features, charging arrangements and intended marine use; do not substitute a land UHF radio.

Meet this product ↗

GX750B fixed VHF

A fixed radio option for a boat with a planned antenna and power installation.

Make it your own

Compare the complete installed system, controls, antenna position and handover.

Meet this product ↗

SAY HELLO / Australia

GME head office and service support

Phone: 1300 463 463
Published address: 17 Gibbon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia
Online enquiries: Official contact page ↗
Local supply: Find a GME dealer ↗

Use the official contact page for department-specific enquiries and the dealer network for retail supply.

Contact details checked 5 October 2026. The team can help you arrange your next step.

THE PEOPLE & THE PROVENANCE

The story behind GME

GME began in 1959. Its timeline includes an Australian EPIRB in 1979 and a 406 MHz EPIRB milestone in 2004, reflecting a long-running involvement in emergency-beacon development.

1959
Edward “Ted” Dunn founds the company.
1979
GME records its first Australian EPIRB production.
2004
GME records production of an Australian 406 MHz EPIRB.

History references: GME · company and history · GME · MT610G instructions

THE RANGE IN PRACTICE

A few products to get excited about

Get to know the products and ideas that bring the GME range to life.

VHF radios

GX750B

GME’s GX750B separates the radio’s main black-box unit from its LCD controller microphone. This modular arrangement is designed for installations with limited dashboard space.

Plan the antenna, power supply and microphone cable route with the installer. Use the official manual to confirm functions; do not assume DSC or AIS from the black-box design.

Explore this product →

EPIRBs

MT606G

A 406 MHz EPIRB incorporating AIS, GNSS positioning and water activation.

Explore this product →

Personal locator beacons

MT610G

A compact GPS personal locator beacon designed and manufactured by GME in Australia.

Explore this product →

Found something you like? Your supplier can help with Australian availability, the right package and installation.

PICTURE IT ON YOUR BOAT

Make it yours

GME is a natural brand to explore when you are refreshing marine communications or planning beacon equipment for your boat and crew. A handheld VHF and a fixed installation offer different starting points.

For distress equipment, choose the device for its intended role: a personal locator beacon and a vessel EPIRB serve different purposes. Your supplier and the relevant boating authority can help you complete the plan.

Start a great conversation

EPIRB versus personal-beacon role
Exact Australian-market model and manual
Registration and battery/service records
Approved support route and replacement arrangements

A SECOND PERSPECTIVE

At home on the water

Business type: Equipment manufacturer
Specialism: Emergency beacons & marine communications
Market: Australia
Sailing & boating uses: Coastal cruising · Offshore sailing · Powerboating · Motor cruising · Fishing
Product types: EPIRBs Personal locator beacons AIS distress devices VHF radios

Explore these categories to find more ideas for your boat.

WORKING WITH THE BRAND

Products & services

Safety equipment supply

Australian product catalogue and Australian retail listings.

Let’s talk about your boat

Exact product model or required product type
New purchase or service enquiry
Your location for dealer or service support

Contact GME

Our references & image credits

This independent editorial profile celebrates the brand’s published range. “What we love” reflects our editorial perspective; it is not a product test or a paid endorsement.

Product references are linked beside each example. Product imagery is sourced from the corresponding manufacturer page. Reviewed 5 October 2026.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

What can I explore in GME’s marine range?

Marine VHF radios and emergency beacons are useful starting points. They serve different roles, so discuss communications and distress equipment as separate parts of your boating plan.

How do I choose between a personal beacon and a vessel EPIRB?

Begin with the role the device needs to fulfil. A personal locator beacon and a vessel EPIRB are different equipment categories; check current boating-authority requirements for your vessel and waters.

What should I keep with my beacon records?

Keep the model instructions, registration information and battery or service dates together. It makes routine ownership and future servicing easier to organise.

When did GME begin?

GME began in 1959. Its timeline includes an Australian EPIRB in 1979 and a 406 MHz EPIRB milestone in 2004, reflecting a long-running involvement in emergency-beacon development.

What does GME offer?

How can I contact GME in Australia?

Australian product catalogue and Australian retail listings. Follow the official contact routes linked in this profile and confirm the service area for your boat.

How do I take the next step?

Found a product you like? The official contact links connect you with the brand or its local team to discuss models, availability, fitting and support.

GME

An Australian story with a place on board.