Icom M85 Handheld VHF
Model: IC-M85 21 USAThe M85 is the smallest, lightest and toughest radio on the market today!
The M85 can withstand hazardous and inhospitable environments at sea and on land, as it is built to MIL-STD 810. The IP67 waterproof rating protects the radio, even if dropped in the 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.
The M85 user-friendly display includes icons and indicators like transmit power, VOX ON/OFF, battery status, scan, weather channel and more. These icons and indictors improve the user-experience and operation. The M85 also includes a continuous 20-position rotary selector and ON/OFF volume knob, which is tilted for easy access.
For emergency situations the M85 includes the MOB Alarm, Man Down and lone worker functions. If one of these functions is activated, the radio automatically makes an emergency alarm.
The M85’s built-in voice scrambler provides private communications between stations. The multi-function button on the top of the radio can be assigned to the scrambler function for easy activation. Or use the multi-function button to simply change from marine to land mobile frequencies.
In addition to VHF marine channels, the M85 covers 136—174MHz land mobile frequencies. Up to 100 programmable channels are available for land mobile use at 2W output power. Each channel is programmable with CTCSS and DTCS tone.
Specifications| Marine channels | USA, INT, CAN, WX channels |
| Land mobile frequency | 136.000—174.000 MHz |
| Landmobile channels | 100 programmable |
| Channel spacing | |
| Marine | 25 kHz |
| LMR | 25/12.5 kHz |
| Current drain | |
| Marine Tx | 1.5 A @ 5 watts |
| Marine Rx | 0.45 A |
| Land mobile TX | 0.9A @ 2 watts |
| Land mobile Rx | 0.45 A |
| Output power Marine | 5/3/1 W |
| Output power land mobile | 2/1 W |
| Dimensions | 2.2 3.6 1.1 in (With BP-290), projectiocs nto included |
The Icom M85 21 USA is a compact VHF handheld communication radio designed for demanding environments, suitable for both marine and land mobile applications. This device offers dual functionality, supporting standard marine channels (USA, INT, CAN, WX) alongside 100 programmable land mobile channels within the 136-174 MHz frequency range, with a 2W output. It is engineered to MIL-STD 810 for durability and features an IP67 waterproof rating, protecting it from water immersion. Key features include a built-in voice scrambler with 32 codes for private communications and AquaQuake� technology to maintain clear audio after water exposure. The M85 also incorporates internal VOX for hands-free operation and emergency functions such as MOB Alarm, Man Down, and lone worker alerts, which automatically trigger an alarm. Its design prioritizes user experience with a clear display, a continuous 20-position rotary selector, and an ON/OFF volume knob, making it a practical choice for professionals requiring reliable communication in varied operational settings.
Key Features:
The Icom M85 supports USA, INT, CAN, and WX marine channels. For land mobile use, it covers frequencies from 136.000 to 174.000 MHz and offers 100 programmable channels.
The box includes the IC-M85 radio, a BP-290 battery, a BC-227 Rapid charger, a BC-123S AC Adapter, an FA-SC58V Antenna, an MBB-3 belt clip, and a hand strap.
The Icom M85 is built to MIL-STD 810 for ruggedness. It also has an IP67 waterproof rating, which protects the radio even if it is dropped in water.
Yes, the Icom M85 includes a built-in voice scrambler with 32 codes, enabling private communications between stations. This function can be assigned to a multi-function button for easy activation.
M85 21 USA - Icom M85 Compact VHF Handheld Communication Radio