VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
IC-M85
A Marine and Land Mobile Radio Combined in One
Marine’s Smallest Waterproof Handheld
The M85 is the smallest, lightest, and toughest radio on the market today! The M85 is built to MIL-STD 810 and can withstand hazardous and inhospitable environments, both on land and at sea. The IP67 waterproof rating protects the radio even if dropped in water. 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.
* Ask your dealer for details.
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.
And More
- 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
General
| Marine channels | Land mobile channels | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency coverage | Tx | 156.025–157.425 MHz | 136.000–174.000 MHz |
| Rx | 156.050–163.275 MHz | ||
| Usable channel groups, Number of channels |
USA, INT, CAN, WX channels | 100 land mobile channels | |
| Type of emissions | 16K0G3E | 16K0F3E/11K0F3E | |
| Channel spacing | 25 kHz | 25 kHz/12.5 kHz | |
| Power supply requirement | 7.2 V DC nominal | ||
| Current drain (approximate) |
Tx | 1.5 A (at 5 W) | (USA) 0.9 A (at 2 W) (EXP) 1.5 A (at 5 W) |
| Rx Max. audio | 0.45 A | ||
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω | ||
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +60 °C -4 °F to +140 °F |
-30 °C to +60 °C -22 °F to +140 °F |
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| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) |
56 × 92 × 36.2 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in (With BP-294) 56 × 92 × 29 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.1 in (With BP-290) |
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| Weight (approximate) | 281 g; 9.9 oz (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3) 246 g; 8.7 oz (with BP-290, FA-SC58V and MBB-3) |
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Transmitter
| Marine channels | Land mobile channels | |
|---|---|---|
| Output power (at 7.2 V DC) | 5/3/1 W | (USA) 2/1 W (EXP) 5/3/1 W |
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5.0 kHz | ±5.0 kHz (Wide) ±2.5 kHz (Narrow) |
| Frequency stability | ±5.0 ppm | |
| Spurious emissions | -70 dBc typical | |
| FM hum and noise | 40 dB | 40 dB (Wide) 34 dB (Narrow) |
| Audio harmonic distortion | 10% (at 60% deviation) | |
| Modulation limiting | 60-100% of maximum deviation | |
Receiver
| Marine channels | Land mobile channels | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) | 0.25 μV typical | ||
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB typical | 70 dB typical (Wide) 55 dB typical (Narrow) |
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| Spurious response | 70 dB typical | ||
| Intermodulation | 70 dB typical | ||
| Audio output power | Internal SP | 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load) |
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| External SP | 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load) |
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Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
| Standard |
MIL-810 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Procedure | |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temperature | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temperature | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temperature Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
| Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
| Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, III |
| Humidity | 507.5 | II |
| Salt Fog | 509.5 | – |
| Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810 -C, -D, -E and -F.
Applicable IP Rating
| Ingress Protection Standard | |
|---|---|
| Water | IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection) |
Supplied Accessories
- BP-294 battery pack
- BC-227 rapid charger
- BC-123S* AC adapter
- FA-SC58V antenna
- MBB-3 belt clip
- Hand strap
* SA for USA plug. SE for Europe plug.
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Catalogs / Brochures
| Brochures Name | Size |
|---|---|
| IC-M85 | 1.71MB |
| Marine Products | 6.48MB |
| IC-M85 French Brochure | 19.11MB |
Instruction Manual / Guides
| Name | Model Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Manual (Spanish) | IC-M85 | |
| Instruction manual | IC-M85/IC-M85E |
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