Icom M85 VHF
Best rugged handheld for professionals needing both marine and land communication.
This is the ultimate hybrid for those who refuse to carry two radios. By bridging the gap between marine and land mobile channels in a rugged, pocket-sized frame, it sacrifices a bit of screen real estate for unmatched versatility and go-anywhere reliability.
$349.95
at
The GPS Store
Who it's for
- Professionals transitioning between marine and land-based operations
- Workers operating in harsh, wet, or industrial environments
- Security teams requiring private, secure communication channels
Who should skip it
- Casual users lacking technical software and programming experience
- Budget-conscious buyers needing only basic marine radio functionality
- Heavy users requiring extended battery life for long shifts
Performance breakdown
Durability
Military-grade construction and IP67 rating survive the harshest marine conditions.
Versatility
Seamlessly bridges the gap between marine and land mobile communication needs.
Safety Integration
Man Down and MOB alarms provide essential peace of mind offshore.
Portability
Compact, lightweight design ensures it never feels like a burden.
Operational Clarity
Intuitive interface and rotary selector make channel switching quick and effortless.
Battery Endurance
Fourteen hours of runtime keeps you connected throughout long work days.
Key Specs
Output Power
Marine: 5/3/1W and Land Mobile: 2/1W
Waterproof Rating
IP67
Battery Life
Up to 14 hours
Battery Type
2010mAh Li-ion
Land Mobile Frequencies
136–174MHz
Channels Supported
Up to 100 programmable land mobile channels
Construction Certification
Built to MIL-STD 810
Voice Scrambler Codes
32 codes
Weight
2.0 lb
Integrated Safety Features
NOAA Weather Alerts
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