Icom
Icom IC-M85E
Pickup available at Mercury Yacht Harbour
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Description
The IC-M85E is a compact, professional-grade handheld that works as both a marine VHF radio and a simple Private Business Radio (PBR), making it an unusually versatile choice for commercial operators, port teams and onboard crews. Despite a robust, modern body it is one of the smallest and lightest hybrid marine/land-mobile radios of its kind, yet it still delivers 700mW of loud audio for clear communication in noisy environments.
Alongside standard marine VHF channels the IC-M85E covers 136 to 174 MHz PMR frequencies, with up to 100 programmable channels each supporting CTCSS and DTCS tones (an appropriate licence is required). A built-in voice scrambler keeps conversations private, while MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone Worker functions add safety for working users by automatically triggering an emergency alarm. Built to IP67 and MIL-STD-810G, it endures dust, 1m submersion for 30 minutes and tough handling. A multi-function button gives instant access to channel-group or scrambler control, and internal VOX, AquaQuake, priority scan and Dual/Tri-Watch round out a serious commercial feature set.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Compact and lightweight hybrid marine/PMR handheld
- IP67 and MIL-STD-810G rugged construction
- Covers 136 to 174 MHz with up to 100 PMR channels (licence required)
- MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone Worker functions
- Built-in voice scrambler for private communication
- Multi-function button for instant operation
- 700 mW powerful audio output
- Internal VOX for hands-free operation
- Self-check function (internal temperature and battery voltage)
- AquaQuake water-draining function
- BP-294 battery pack
- BC-227 rapid charger
- BC-123S AC adapter (plug type varies by version)
- FA-SC58V antenna
- MBB-3 belt clip
- Hand strap
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General
| Frequency coverage (marine, TX) | 156.000 to 161.450 MHz |
| Frequency coverage (marine, RX) | 156.000 to 163.425 MHz |
| Frequency coverage (PMR, TX/RX) | 136.000 to 174.000 MHz |
| Usable channels | INT, USA marine channels (version dependent); 100 PMR channels |
| Type of emission (marine) | 16K0G3E |
| Type of emission (PMR) | 16K0F3E / 14K0F3E / 8K50F3E |
| Channel spacing (PMR) | 25 / 12.5 kHz |
| Power supply requirement | 7.2 V DC nominal |
| Current drain | TX 1.5 A (at 5 W) / RX 0.45 A (max audio) |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω |
| Operating temperature range | -15°C to +55°C (version dependent) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 56 x 92 x 36.2 mm (with BP-294, projections not included) |
| Weight | 281 g (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3) |
| Battery operating time | 21 hours with BP-294 (TX:RX:Standby = 5:5:90) |
Transmitter
| Output power | 5 / 3 / 1 W |
| Max frequency deviation (marine) | ±5.0 kHz |
| Frequency stability | ±1.5 kHz |
| Spurious emissions | 0.25 µW (≤2 GHz), 1.0 µW (>2 GHz) |
Receiver
| Sensitivity (at 20 dB SINAD) | -4 dBµ emf typ. (Wide) |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB (Wide) |
| Spurious response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 68 dB / 65 dB |
| Audio output power (internal SP) | 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion, 12 Ω load at 1 kHz) |
| Audio output power (external SP) | 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion, 8 Ω load at 1 kHz) |
Environmental
| Dust and water rating | IP67 (dust-tight and waterproof; 1 m submersion for 30 minutes) |
| Military specification | Meets MIL-STD-810 G (also equivalent -C, -D, -E and -F) |
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