Description
Icom IC-M85 VHF Marine Waterproof Transceiver
System Overview
The Icom IC-M85 two-way radio is the perfect radio for operations involving both land and sea. The IC-M85 has both VHF land frequencies and all marine channels are built-in (USA, CAN, INT & WX). You have instant access to marine channels 16 and 9 with the push of one button.
In addition to VHF marine channels, the IC-M85 has 100 VHF land mobile channels (136–174 MHz). Also, each channel is programmable with CTCSS and DTCS tone so you can eliminate unwanted interference.
The IC-M85 has 4 clearly labeled buttons on the front panel. Even when wearing gloves the large buttons are easy to operate. A large LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons makes night operation easy. The large knobs and buttons are easy-to-operate, even while wearing gloves.
Features
Compact and Lightweight
The IC-M85 is the most compact (W×H×D: 56 × 92 × 36.2 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in) and lightweight (weight: 281 g; 9.9 oz (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)) commercial grade marine and land mobile hybrid radio in the world*.
Covering 136–174 MHz Land Mobile Frequency
In addition to VHF marine channels, the IC-M85 covers 136–174 MHz land mobile channels. Up to 100 programmable channels are available for land mobile use. Each channel is programmable with CTCSS and DTCS tones.
700 mW Powerful Audio
Despite its compact body, the IC-M85 delivers 700 mW of loud audio. Clear communication is vital in noisy environments.
Private Conversation
The radio has a built-in Voice Scrambler and provides private communication between stations (32-code, compatible with UT-112 voice scrambler unit).
Instant Operation with Multi-Function Button
Channel group changing (marine ⇔ land mobile) or the scrambler function ON/OFF can be assigned in the multi-function button on the top panel*. The Key lock function can be activated by holding the button.
IP67 and MIL-STD Rugged Construction
The IC-M85 is built durable to endure 1 m submersion for 30 minutes and dust-tight protection. The radio also passes MIL-STD-810 specifications.
And More…
- AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker
- Internal VOX capability for hands-free operation
- 21 hours of long battery life with BP-294 (TX: RX: Standby=5:5:90.)
- 5 W output power (land mobile channels for USA: 2 W)
- Weather channel receiving
- The self-check function checks internal temperature, and connected battery voltage (over-voltage detection)
- Monitor function
- Priority scan function
- Dual/Tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/or call channel
- Favorite channel function for quick access to often-used channels
About Icom
Icom is one of the best manufacturers of wireless communication devices in the world because of their real superiority in the Two-way Radio device market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in pain in general, in addition to that Scope Systems EST is one of the authorized agents as a supplier for Icom inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Icom Corporation is an American telecommunications equipment, software, systems, and services company that is the successor to Motorola Corporation, after splitting from its mobile division into Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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