Yacht and commercial customers like the M85 because of the 100 programmable land mobile channels, as well as the easy-to-use built-in voice scrambler for private communications. The M85 is full of the features you need, including an automated emergency alarm.
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*.
* As of November 2021, researched by Icom.
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 tone.
700 mW Powerful Audio
- Despite its compact body, the IC-M85 delivers 700 mW 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-M85 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.
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.
Other Features
- 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
