Icom IC-M85E VHF / PBR Marine Transceiver

Designed with a particular emphasis on commercial use the IC-M85E is a high-class waterproof marine handheld 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 built-in voice scrambler ensuring private conversation and emergency features including Man down and lone worker function.

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).

In addition to VHF marine 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.

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 are activated, the radio automatically makes an emergency alarm.

The radio has a built-in Voice Scrambler and provide private communication between stations (32-code, compatible with UT-112 voice scrambler unit).

Despite its compact body, the IC-M85E delivers 700 mW of loud audio. Clear communications is vital in noisy environments.

Key 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 (over voltage 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

In the Box

IC-M85E VHF, BP-290 Battery Pack, BC-227 Rapid Battery Charger, FA-SC58V Antenna, MBB-3 Belt Clip and a Handstrap