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 high output power of 5W and features a compact design with dimensions of 62×97×39 mm and a weight of approximately 280g.

Features: The IC-M88 includes a large, clear LCD with backlighting, six clearly labeled buttons, and a volume/power knob for ease of use, even with gloves. It is powered by a 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, providing up to 15 hours of talk time. Additional features include a waterproof speaker-microphone, 22 programmable channels for land use, auto WX scan and WX alert functions, and a self-check function for internal diagnostics.

Military Standards: The device meets various U.S. military specifications, including low pressure, high and low temperature, temperature shock, solar radiation, rain, humidity, salt fog, dust, vibration, and shock, ensuring its robustness in extreme conditions.

Safety and Compliance: Intrinsically safe versions are available, approved by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation, suitable for hazardous marine environments such as petroleum tankers. It complies with Class Ι, ΙΙ, and ΙΙΙ, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G standards.

Accessories: The transceiver comes with a range of accessories, including battery packs, chargers, speaker-microphones, and belt clips. Options like the BP-226 battery case and HM-168 speaker-microphone enhance its functionality and adaptability.

Contact Information: The document provides contact details for Icom distributors across various regions, including the USA, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, Taiwan, Germany, the UK, France, and Poland.

Catalog excerpts

Not Just Another Marine Radio! Tough construction, superior waterproong 22 programmable channels for land use The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments 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 specications (MIL-STD). 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. * Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30 minutes) *Appropriate license will be required. Simple operation Additional features 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 backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple. • Auto WX scan and WX Alert function (U.S.A. version only) • Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection • Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel) • Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation • Powerful 5W output • 2 step power saver • 4 level battery indicator • The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage detection), and water intrusion 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 effect’ on batteries. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, provides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency. * Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90 Waterproof speaker-microphone, HM-168 An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the HM-168, provides reliable operation, even with the IC-M88 securely on your belt.

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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 Ι, ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G Nonincendive : Class Ι, 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 SPECIFICATIONS...

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