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Icom America Inc

Icom M85 Compact Handheld VHF Marine Electronic

SKU CH-ZQ1C-6S7B0

Compact waterproof handheld VHF radio with IP67 rating, 100 programmable channels, built-in voice scrambler and up to 14 hours battery life

  • TypeAccessories
  • Smallest waterproof marine handheld for easy carry
  • IP67 waterproof rating survives immersion in water
  • MIL-STD 810 tested for harsh environment durability
  • 100 programmable land channels plus voice scrambler
  • 2010 mAh Li-ion battery gives up to 14 hours operation

Compact Handheld VHF Radio

The Icom M85 is a compact handheld VHF marine radio built for professional and recreational users who need reliable voice communication on the water. It meets MIL-STD 810 durability standards and carries an IP67 waterproof rating so the unit survives immersion. The radio includes one hundred programmable land mobile channels and a built-in voice scrambler for private conversations. An automated emergency alarm adds a dedicated safety function for distress situations.

Upgrade From Basic Marine Radios

This model replaces simpler handheld units that lack rugged construction, land mobile flexibility or integrated privacy features. The jump is worth it when operating in harsh environments where MIL-STD 810 shock and vibration resistance matter, or when a crew requires one hundred programmable channels alongside VHF marine bands. Buyers who only need basic ship-to-shore voice on a calm inland lake may not use the extra durability or channel capacity.

Sustained Duty Performance

The 2010mAh lithium-ion battery delivers up to fourteen hours of typical operation based on a transmit, receive and standby duty ratio of five to five to ninety. Continuous use at the five watt marine output will reduce that endurance, while the three lower power settings extend talk time during long watches. The radio maintains its IP67 seal and MIL-STD 810 toughness throughout extended shifts without performance degradation from heat or moisture ingress.

Highlights

  • Smallest waterproof marine handheld for easy carry
  • IP67 waterproof rating survives immersion in water
  • MIL-STD 810 tested for harsh environment durability
  • 100 programmable land channels plus voice scrambler
  • 2010 mAh Li-ion battery gives up to 14 hours operation

Specifications

TypeAccessories

Questions about this item

What are the mounting options for the Icom M85 Compact Handheld VHF?

The radio is a compact handheld unit designed to be carried or belt-clipped; no fixed bracket or panel cut-out is required.

How do I install the battery in the Icom M85, and what step is often missed?

Slide the 2010 mAh Li-ion pack into the base until it clicks, then charge fully before first use; skipping the initial full charge shortens the 14-hour runtime.

When will the 2010 mAh Li-ion battery need replacement on the Icom M85?

After several hundred charge cycles the pack will no longer deliver the rated 14-hour duty cycle (5:5:90 Tx:Rx:Stand-by), signalling it is time for a new battery.

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