IC M88

Product catalog summary

Overview: The IC-M88 VHF Marine Transceiver is designed for durability and reliability in harsh environments, both at sea and on land. It features superior waterproofing, meeting JIS waterproof grade 7 standards, allowing it to withstand submersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

Specifications: The device operates within a frequency range of 156.025–157.425MHz for marine transmission and 146.000–174.000MHz for land mobile radio (LMR) use. It supports all U.S.A., International, and Canadian channels, along with 22 LMR channels and 10 weather channels. The transceiver offers a 5W output power with a maximum frequency deviation of ±5.0kHz for marine and ±5.0/2.5kHz for LMR wide/narrow channels.

Design and Usability: The IC-M88 is equipped with six large, clearly labeled buttons and a volume/power knob for easy operation, even with gloves. It includes a large, backlit LCD and buttons for nighttime use. The compact design adheres to military specifications for toughness.

Battery and Power: The standard BP-227 Li-Ion battery pack provides up to 15 hours of talk time, with no memory effect. An optional BP-226 AA alkaline battery case is available for backup. The device includes a 4-level battery indicator and a 2-step power saver feature.

Additional Features: The IC-M88 includes 22 programmable channels for land use, with programmable wide/narrow channel spacing and built-in CTCSS and DTCS signaling. It also features auto WX scan and WX alert functions (U.S.A. version), instant access to channels 16 and 9, and a self-check function for internal diagnostics.

Accessories and Options: Optional accessories include the HM-168 waterproof speaker-microphone, various battery chargers, and belt clips. The device is compatible with intrinsically safe versions for hazardous environments, approved by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation.

Compliance and Standards: The IC-M88 meets MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E, and -F standards for environmental testing, including low pressure, high and low temperature, temperature shock, solar radiation, rain, humidity, salt fog, dust, vibration, and shock.

Catalog excerpts

MARINE TRANSCEIVE Not Just Another Marine Radio! Tough construction, superior waterproofing The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable en- vironments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body has been tested to the military specifications (MIL-STD). * Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1 m depth for 30 minutes) Simple operation 6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with back- lighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple. Li-Ion battery for extra long battery life With the standard 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, the BP-227, you can get up to 15 hours of talk time* without worrying about 'memory ef- fect' on batteries. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, pro- vides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency. * Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90 An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the HM-168, provides reliable operation, even with the IC-M88 securely on your belt. 22 programmable channels for land use The IC-M88 has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use (146-174MHZ). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in. *Appropriate license will be Additional features •Auto WX scan and WX Alert function (U.S.A. version only) • Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection • Simple add/delete TAG scan- ning operation • 2 step power saver • 4 level battery indicator •The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage de- tection), and water intrusion

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Intrinsically safe versions approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation There are versions that conform to intrinsically safe rating of the FMRC (Factory Mutual Research Corporation). It can be used in many hazardous marine environments such as petroleum tankers and bulk cargo carrier. Ask your dealer for details. Intrinsically safe : Class I, II and III, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D hazardous locations when used with Icom BP-227FM battery pack. "Max. Temp. T3C at 40°C" Approved accessories: Speaker-microphone, HM-138 • Frequency range...

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