The IC-M85E is an ultra-compact and powerful Marine Handheld with LMR Features. Do not let the small size fool you. The IC-M85E is the most compact (W×H×D: 56 × 92 × 29 mm) and lightweight (weight: 246 g) (with BP-290, FA-SC58V and MBB-3) commercial grade marine and land mobile hybrid radio in the world*. The Professionals Choice!
- Automated Emergency Alarm – Includes: MOB (Man Over Board), Man Down and Lone Worker.
- Covering 136-174MHz LMR Frequency
- Up to 100 programmable channels are available for LMR use • Instant Operation with Multi-Function Button
- 700 mW Powerful Audio – For vital clear communication in those noisy environments.
- IP67 and MIL-STD rugged Construction
- Private Conversation – Built-in Voice Scrambler and provides private communication between stations (32-code, compatible with UT-112 voice scrambler unit).
The radio also comes with a variety of other features including Aqua Quake ™, internal VOX capability for hands-free operation, 14 hours of battery life, 5W Output, Dual/ Tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/ or call channel, etc.
*As of November 2017, researched by Icom.
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ICOM HAND-HELD VHF RADIO COMPARISON
| Model | IC-M25EURO | IC-M37E | IC-M73EURO | IC-M93D | IC-M85E (136-174 MHz PMR Channels) (this product) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX8 | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Float | Float'n Flash | Floats | No | Float'n Flash | No |
| User Replaceable Battery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Time (5:5:90) | 11 hours | 12 hours - BP296 | 16 hours - BP252 | 9 hrs - BP285 | 14 hours - BP290 |
| Dual/Tri Watch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Speaker Microphone | HM213 | HM213 | HM167 or HM202 | HM228 or HM165 | HM236 or HM222 |
| AquaQuake Draining | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audio Output Power | 550 mW | 700 mW | 700 mW | 900 mW | 700 mW |
| GPS/DSC | No | No | No | Class D DSC & GNSS Receiver | No |
| Automated Emergency Alarm | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| 136-174 MHz PMR Channels | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Weight | 220g | 295g | 320g | 300g | 246g |
| Dimensions Excluding Antenna (W x H x D) | 56.6mm x 134.2mm x 30.5mm | 62mm x 139.5mm x 43mm | 52.5mm x 125mm x 30mm | 57mm x 144.6mm x 38.5mm | 56mm x 92mm x 29mm |
