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VHF Marine Transceiver

IC-M85E

Marine and PMR Hybrid for Professional Use
Compact and Lightweight
Covering 136–174 MHz PMR Frequency

700mW Powerful Audio

Despite its compact body, the IC-M85E delivers 700mW of loud audio. Clear communications 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).

Automated Emergency Alarm

The IC-M85E has three emergency related functions: the MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone Worker functions. If one of these functions are activated, the radio automatically makes an emergency alarm.

  

IP67 and MIL-STD Rugged Construction

The IC-M85E is built durable to endure 1 m submersion for 30 minutes and dust-tight protection. The radio also harsh passes MIL-STD-810G specifications.

Instant Operation with Multi-Function Button

Channel group changing (marine ⇔ PMR) 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.  

And More...

  • 100 PMR channels
  • 14 hours of long battery life
  • 5 W output power
  • The self check function checks internal temperature, and connected battery voltage (over voltage detection)
  • AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker
  • 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
Frequency Range Marin [ Tx:156.000–161.450MHz Rx: 156.000–163.425MHz ] PMR [Tx/Rx:136.000-174.000 MHz]
Number of Channels International marine channels
Operating Temperature Range -15°C to +55°C
Dimensions 56 × 92 × 29 mm (With BP-290)
Weight 246 g (with BP-290, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)
RF Output Power 5/3/1 W
Receiver Sensitivity –4dBμ emf typical (Digital comms at %1 BER)
Audio Output Power Internal SP: 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load at 1 kHz), External SP: 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load at 1 kHz)
Water & Dust Protection IP67 (Dust and waterproof)
Durability Standard MIL-STD 810G
IC-M85E VHF Handheld Transceiver
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CP-23L CP-23L Cigarette Lighther Charge Adaptor for use with BC-213
HS-97 HS-97 Throat microphone (OPC-2006LS required)
SP-27 SP-27 Tube earphone with 3.5 mm plug. For use with HM-222 or AD-135
VS-5MC VS-5MC PTT switch cable with VOX function. VS-5MC is required when using any of HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97.
SP-28 SP-28 Earhook type earphone with 2.5 mm plug for use with HM-163MC
SP-26 SP-26 Tube earphone with 2.5 mm plug for use with HM-163MC
AD-135 AD-135 3.5 mm earphone jack adapter for use with any of SP-27, SP-29 or SP-40 earphone.
OPC-515L OPC-515L DC cable
OPC-656 OPC-656 DC power cable
HS-94 HS-94 Earphone-headset
HS-95 HS-95 Behind-the-head headset (OPC may be required)
BC-214 + BC-157SE BC-214 + BC-157SE 6-way Charging Unit
HM-222 HM-222 Speaker microphone with 3.5 mm earphone jack. IP68 protection
MBB-3 MBB-3 Alligator belt clip. Same as supplied
BP-290 BP-290 Rechargeable Li-ion battery with intelligent reporting. IP67 protection
HM-163MC HM-163MC Tie-clip microphone with 2.5 mm earphone jack (EH-15B required for earpiece)
EH-15B EH-15B Earphone with 2.5 mm plug for use with HM-163MC
SP-32 SP-32 Tube earphone adapter for use with EH-15B
SP-40 SP-40 Earphone with 3.5 mm plug. For use with HM-222 or AD-135
HM-236 HM-236 Waterproof speaker microphone
BC-227 BC-227 Desktop charger unit. Charges the BP-290 in 2.7 hours.
BC-123SE BC-123SE AC power supply for charge adaptor.
BC-226+BC-228 BC-226+BC-228 Charges the BP-290 in 2.7 hours
BC-225+BC-123SE BC-225+BC-123SE Shows the charging information with LED lighting.
SP-29 SP-29 Earhook type earphone
Hand strap Hand strap Hand strap
3152B 3152B Carry Case
MB-500 MB-500 Radio Tether Cord
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