IC-M85

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.

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.

Despite its compact body, the IC-M85 delivers 700 mW of loud audio. Clear communications is vital in noisy environments.

The radio has a built-in Voice Scrambler and provides private communication between stations (32-code, compatible with UT-112 voice scrambler unit).

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.

• 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