Icom IC-M85E VHF / PBR Marine Handheld Radio

IC-M85E VHF/PBR Marine Radio

Designed with a particular emphasis on commercial use, the IC-M85E is a high-class waterproof marine handheld radio that meets both marine and simple Private Business Radio (PBR) applications. Compact and with a robust modern construction, the IC-M85E contains critical commercial features, including a built-in voice scrambler ensuring private conversation and emergency features, including Man down and lone worker function.

Compact and Lightweight

• 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 (as of November 2017, researched by Icom).
• Up to 100 PMR Channels (Appropriate Licence is Required)
  In addition to marine VHF channels, the IC-M85E covers 136–174 MHz PMR channels. Up to 100 programmable channels are available for PMR use. Each channel is programmable with CTCSS and DTCS tone.
• PMR channels are not there by default; they are licensed and must be dealer-programmed.

Selectable MOB Alarm, Man Down, and Lone Worker Functions

The IC-M85E has three emergency-related functions: Selectable MOB Alarm (when used with other IC-M85 radios), Man Down, and Lone Worker functions. If one of these functions is activated, the radio automatically makes an emergency alarm.

Built-in Voice Scrambler

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 PMR) or the scrambler function ON/OFF can be assigned to the multi-function button on the top panel*. The Key lock function can be activated by holding the button.
• PMR channels are not there by default; they are licensed and must be dealer-programmed 700 mW Powerful Audio
• Despite its compact body, the IC-M85E delivers 700 mW of loud audio. Clear communication is vital in noisy environments.

Features

• AquaQuake prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker
• Internal VOX capability for hands-free operation
• 14 hours of long battery life (TX: RX: Standby=5:5:90)
• 5 W output power
• The self-check function checks internal temperature, and connected battery voltage (overvoltage detection)
• Monitor function
• Priority scan function
• Dual/Tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/or call channel
• Favourite channel function for quick access to often-used channels